Henry Baird Favill, AB, MD, LL.D., 1860-1916, a ... - University Library

14 HENRY BAIRD FAVILL
took no note of consequences to, or criticism of, himself.
He looked to his own conscience for the justification of his
acts, and finding it there, was not fretted by the judgment
of others.
"But various as were his activities, as publicly known,
they were by no means the full measure of his service. The
door of this friend of mankind was open, and his wisdom
and scientific attainments were at the service of all who
came to him, however humble.
"His interest in young men was keen, and he found
time to manifest it in wa^^s that to most busy men would
seem impossible.
"Favill found time for the intimacies of private friendships.
He was a member of certain little groups of men
which for years have been accustomed to meet at stated
periods, when the serious things of life were, for the most
part, thrown aside, and where the assured confidence of
mutual respect and affection made possible the freest interchange
of give and take, of raillery and wit, and on such
occasions none struck keener blows, or took them with better
grace than did he. He was born for friendship.
"Often I have wondered how Favill accomplished so
mam- and such different things, and indeed, why he undertook
so much outside of the profession which itself imposed
The answer came in the funeral
such burdens upon him.
ser\dce. You will remember that Dr. Gunsaulus told of
an occasion when Dr. Favill addressed the Young Women's
Christian Association, and opening the Bible read that
chapter beginning: 'Although I speak with the tongues of
men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding
brass, or a tinkling cymbal. '
Therein that self-contained
man revealed himself and explained his life. The note
he struck that day was the note to which his heart was
tuned. His was the great love of one who would lay down
his life for his friend; he was the friend of mankind, and
to the service of mankind he devoted his life."