The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1833-05-04
Obituary pf Mrs. Lucy Burr.


Obituary Of JNr,. Lucy Burr.
This lady, whose death was announced
10 the last number Of the Star, was born
in Taunton, M ass.
She removed to this place about thirty
years since. About twenty eight years
since, God was pleased deeply TO impress
her mind with sense Of her personal
guilt and danger. In vain did she look
around for relief; human aid was unavaH-
ing, and size felt herself to be without
strength, to deliver her own soul. As
the last, and indeed the only promising re-
source she retired, in the deepest agony,
10 an upper chamber, and knelt, a beggar
al the throne Of grace, resolved, If she
must perish, to perish there. Nor did she
sue for help in vain. He who sent con-
viction, and turned the current ofthe soal
towards himself, appeared in mercy
Rays Of light, though feeble, penetrated
the soul, and with fear and trembling she
venturcd, to hope in his mercy, through
Jesus Christ.
She was baptized, and united herself
with the Baptist Church in this town, ON
Lords Day, July 9Th, 1906.
Subsequently, she walked worthy of her
holy vocation. and was highly esteemed
in the family, tho church, and the world,
bat stiH her confidence, ss to tho reality
Of her religion, was smell.
Early in the year 1924, the author of
her faith was pleased to give her a sealing
evidence other adoption into his family -
She was favored with clearer discoveries,
than before, Of the perfections of God,
and best Of all, as his character was devel-
oped to her admiring mind, she was ena-
bled 10 say, }" This God is my God, for
ever and ever"
Thus the spirit Of adoption was sent in
to her heart, and consequently former
doubts and fears were Jispelled; hope
strengthened into blessed expectancy,
and literally, she rejoiced in hope of the
glory Of God. Her bodily health was
feeble, but the soul was in health, and
prospered. Repeatedly she appeared to
be drawing near to the grave, but in these
seasons her peace was like a river, and
when she revived, and partially recovered,
with great humility, would say much in
reference to the great goodness Of God
towards her. During her last illness oil,
was calm, patient, submissive, happy
+" This, said she, upon one of tho pleasant
days Of early spring, in allasion to her
bed of sickness, is a pleasant place TO me.
II is just where would be, for it is where
God has placed mo. have been think
ing ofthe amazing condeseemsion Of God,
in giving his Son, to die for such sinners
II seems to me TO be great wysei,y, g. /
hardly expect ever 10 be able to compre-
hend it," She then spake oftho grateful O.
motions Of her soul ,&her strong confidence
that she should eventually be happy in
heaven. In her last interview with the
writer she said, &c am no more afraid to
die than am to 20 to sleep. This morn
ing | felt chills in my system, and thought,
it may be the chilly hand Of death, but
was none intimidated. I haze not a doubt
but ! shall be at rest, and am ready and
willing, to 60 when the Lord pleases."
Her end truly wos peace. While her
honorable characteristics AZ Q mother,
neighbor, and friend, endcared her to ma
ny hearts, he' piety, a. christian, calls
upon her offspring, kindred, and acquaint-
anccs to become followers of those who
through faith and patience inherit tho
promises.
NARRAGASssTT BANK. The Suffolk
Bank, Boston, has refused 10 receive the
bills Of the Narraganset Bank at Wick
ord, until tho package Of unexccuted
notes, recently stolen, shall have been re-
stored to the Bank.