American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-28
EXTRACT.

There are few greater instances of the happy power of
religion on the mind, than that which exhibited by AMI
excellent and pios gentlewoman of the of Housman
when she drew near the close of life.
She was born at Kdderminser, Of religious parents,
who early instructed her in the duties of religion by her
dy it appears she was brought under lively impressions
OF divine things, at thirteen years of age. From l7ll
when her diary begns 1875, the time of her death, her
life seems to have been circumspect walking in the fear
OF God The following account of her last illness and
DEATH was drawnup BY person that attended her hroug
out.
From the time of her first seizure, she exercised
with very violent palms, without any ntermisson till DEATH
such as she would often say she thought she could not
have borne: But" said she, God is good verify he is
good TO me Through life, have found him good and
gracious God"
When recovering from pain, she said &c God is
Good have found him and though he Stay me, yet
will trust in him. These pains make love my Lord
Jesus the better they put in mind of what he suf
tered, to purchase salvation for my poor SOUL Why for
me, Lord why for me. tile greatest Of all sinners Why
for who long refused the rich offers of thy grace,
and the kind invitations of the Gospel How many helps
and means have enjoyed more than many others yea
above most had religious father and mother and
had access to valuable minister, to whom could often
and freely open my mind. have lived in golden age
have lived i'll peaceabc times, and have enjoyed great
advantages and helps for communion with God, and the
peace OF my own mind for which owe my gracious God
aud Father more praises than words can express Bless
the Lord, my soul, and all that is within me bless his
holy name! Bless the Lord, my SOUL andforget not all
or any of his benefits y
When any weeping and mourning over her, she
would say Weepno for me- is the will Of God therefore
be content If may be for his honor and glory, he will
spare little longer if not, wholly resigned to
the will OF God content to stay here long AS he
has any thing for me to do, or TO suffers and willing
to CO. it it be my Fathers good pleasure Therefore be
content and says SIT is the Lord, Let him do what scemetf
| to him good"
| To gentlewoman who came to see her, she said
Cousin, think shall de and now, what comfort 1t l.
that not afraid of DEATH The blood of Christ clean
ses from all sin. But mistake not there must be
life ard conversation agreeable to the Gospel else
G. ~ ,rD ,pfu4 xNt,
friend your heart things below riches ant
honors, and what the world call pleasures, all fading
lperishng things" She then threw out her hand, AM
said; CO. if had thousands and thousands of goC
land silver laying by me- what could they do for me,
lam dying? Take the advice of departing friend whit
wishes you we'll DO not set your affections riches,
Ion any thing here below Remember, death will come il
la little while, whether you ready unready, Willing
Tor unwilling. commend you to God. l hope in shor
tme shall meet again in heaven that place of perfec
Ires peace and happiness"
The whole time Of her sickness, she was in cheerful
thankful frame. When she cold and had something
warm given to her, she often said Blessed be God for al
his mercles and for this comfort in myatction" On ne
attendants warming piece of flannel, and putting roun
her cold hands, she thanked her for it, and sad o hoy
many merces have want for nothing. Here is ever
thing can wish for. can say, never wanted any gooc
thing wish only for an easy passage to glory II wa
free Grace that plucked from the very brink of hell
land is the power of divine Grace that has supported mi
Through the whole Of my life Hitherto can say the Lor
lis gracious He has been very mcrcu to me, III support
ling under all my trials The Lord brings afcton, BIZ
lit is not because he delights aic his children it is
a times for profit say, it has been good for m
10 be afflicted ii has enabled me to discern things which
when was in health, could not perceive. 1t has mad
me of the vanity and emptiness of this world
land all its pleasnres for, at best, they are but vanity
can SAL. from my experience, have found them 10 b
$50 many tme''
To her husband, the day before she died, she said
|" My dear, think am going apace and hope yo
Twill be satisfied, because it is the will Of Col You hav
at all times been very loving and good to and than
Iyou for it kindly: and desire you freely TO resg
me to God IF God il best to proong my stay her
upon earth, wiling TO stay; if he it best
take to HIMSELF willing to go. am willing TO
and bear what may be most for his glory"
The evening before she died, she found death stealth
upon her. and, feeling her own pulse, said SWELL ii wi
be but little while before my work will be done in til
world. Then shall have done with prayer My Who'll
employment in heaven will be praise and love. Here
love God but family, yet, hope sincerely; but there,
will be perfectly. shall behold his face in righteousness
for thy servant Lord bought with blood, with precou
blood, Christ died to purchase the life of my soul m
while, and thenI shall be singing that sweet song Bic
sing and honor, and glory, and power, be unto HIM thu
stitch upon the throne and to the LAMB for ever an
ever"
With smiles in her face and transports of joy, she ofe
said Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly Why tarl
1.-THE wheels Of thy chariot blessed convey! come
fetch my soul TO dwell with God, and Christ, and perfe
spirits for ever and When join that blessed soci
~ above, my pleasures will end. the glory, tn
glory that shall be set OH the head of faith and love !"
few minutes before her departure, finding herself g
ling, she desired to be lifted up. When this done, 81
cheerully said, " Farewell sin farewell pains !'-and
finished her course with joy.
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