Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1821-02-27
tribute to the memory Of Mary Of The
/ Mountain. Chris. Jour.

Imany She came to America some time
about the year l764-5, aud settled neal
Germantown, 10 the state Of PeDnsylva'
mia, together with her mother and several
sisters, all Of whom we're yonng women
They had suffered persecution 10 their
Eown country, and therefore sought az
asylum here. Finding that their peculiar
and secluded habits drew upon them the
gaze Of curiosity, they left Germantown
land sought out sequestered spot among
The bills Of Obey, in the county Of Berks'
Pennsylvania, where, by the most incred'
]ible Isbour they cleared few acres Of
Hand on tbe side of mountain, and there
erected neat little cottage, 10 which they
ipassed tic remainder Of their days. A
small enclosure near the cottage, now
contains all that is left of their family oil
love, the last of whom was Mary, who
Survived her last relation near forty
years, during which time she lived alone,
passed her leisure hours in deeds of char
lity aud good will TO her neishbors, and 10
love and alteration Of her Maker. She
visited the sick, and administered TO their
wants, but never tsrried to eat or TO con-
verse with them on any common topics OF
conversation. Her language, which was
always in her native tongue, was elegant !;
her manner and countenance mild and
benevolent her opinions mild, liberal
and benevolent aud worship ardent and
pure. Her cottage was temple hallow-
ed to the Lord, from which assembled the
incense Of prayer and praise, pure and
undefiled as could arise from the human
heart.
Her little territory was the abode Of
peace and tranquility, on the side Of the
mountains; few acres of beautiful upland
meadow surrounded it. For many years
It was enveloped in an impervious forest,
its cite could only be ascenained by the
smoke which cnrled above The tops Of the
irees.--Not a cat or dog, or any other
domestic companion had she except a
COW, for whose bed she collected the
dry leaves of Autumn. Her food was
composed Of fruits and vegetables, and
she quenched her thirst 10 the limpid
niounsain spring--an apt emblem Of that
Livids fountain Of which her spirit drank
and whose stream leads to everlasting Joy
and felicity.
Finding herself weak and !!sa.asssssishing
she crept to the edge Of the moisntaiu aud
there waited Whitman snlilri!lg gatiances
till She was perceived to crave the char
lily She lIaas SO often bestowed on others.
She was seen aud pitied. A kind friend
attended on her to smooth her pillow, aud
TO wituess her happy exit. She bore the
most excruciating pain without murm,lr !;
continually giving thanks to her Redee-
mer for the grace which impaired forth
tude TO resist complaint.
From the weakness Of an infant, she was
endued with strength at last to raise her
self on her knees, and offer up an ardent
prayer, after which she returned TO her
| bed, aud closing her own eyes, fell asleep
in Christ Jesus, Oh Tuesday the 10Th OF
November, 1910, aged seventy-four years.
She had desired to be laid in the little
enclosure which contains the graves Of
her mother aud sisters, without parade,
and 10 plain manner bat the affections
/ Of her neighbours drew together large
congregation who felt in her end how sweet
| it was to die in the Lord.
Here underneath the mountain stone,
Lies Mary Young, who lived alone,
High on the lofty mountains side,
BELOVED and honor'd till she died
Loy'd and honor'd by the few
Who give to virtue virtues due.
Stranger she that's buried here,
Was humble, pious and sincere;
The even tenor of her days
Was pass'd in grateful prayer and praise;
Her heart was like the gentle dove,
That came from heaven with promised love.
Her heart, her hands, her cottage door,
Were open to the rich and poor;
Her faith confirmed, her will resigned,
SosweetIy calm, SO pure mind,
The God of Mercy. fl ON his throne
Look'd down and claimed her for his own.
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