The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1834-05-03
OBITUARY.

Departed this life on the 2lst UT. IN
Bristol, Mrs. LOUISA HOWE, wife Of JOHN
Howe, Esq. aged 45 years.
In the decease of Mrs. Howe, hus-
band has lost an aflectionate wife; an
only child tender mother an extensive
circle of acquaintance, beloved friend
society, one of its brightest ornaments );
and the Church of God, an exemplary
Christian. In, this lady were combined
those qualities of mind and heart, seldom
to be me, with. Prepossessing in appear
an ce, and accomplished in manners her
friendship was courlcd alike in the shades
of domestic retirement, and the sunshine
of society. Her only criterion ofjudg-
ing mankind being character, she gained
as well the esteem of the poor and hum
ble--the wealthy and the wise. Gifted
by nature, with mind quick to grasp,
and memory easy to retain knowledge +;
her information was extensive, beyond
most of her sex. Nor was it to those "a
round her, "lke book that is sealed )"
since she often welded the pen, in man
ner which too clearly evinced, besides
the extensveness Of her knowledge, the
delicacy of her taste, as well as the dis
crimina,ng power of her judgment.
In early life she became protested
disciple of Christ and her whole life and
conduct ever afterwards, manifested that
she faithfully practised, as well as pro-
lesscd, the glorious truths Of the Gospel.
In the brightest moments of prosperity,
and The darkest hours of adversely she
trusted alike in the God other salvation.
Neither elated by earthly joys, nor de-
pressed by earthly sorrows, she eXempll-
fled in her whole living, that calmncss
and composure, which simple reliance
upon the justice and mercy OF Jehovah
ever creates. In word she "walked
with God" neither did he Desert her in
tine of trouble. During her last illness,
which was long and severe, no cloud OF
doubt darkened her mental vision-ali
was serenity and hope-heavenly sereni-
tv and immortal hope. Feeling, as well
as believing, that the "blood of Christ
cleansed from all unrighteousness" those
who came to God through him, she had
nothing to fear from death for with her,
"to dien was "gain" And when the
moment OF ner edrtnIy uissolu''oH hou
arrived, she fell peacefully asleep in the
arms of Jesus, and her spirit ascended TO
the God who gave il.
Such was the end Of true Christian.
Oh what an evidence is it in favor OF
the divine reality of Religion Who can
call that a delusion, which strips death
Itself of all its terrors' And why should
the true believer fear death? why
should he not rather rejoice at its ap-
proach' His sins forgiven-his Proba-
tioaary existence fast drawing to close
his earthly pilgrimage finished; he
longs to find resting place in heaven
Like the warrior, returning from success
lu conquest, his soul gladdens at the
thought of peacefully enjoying the fruits
of his arduous warfare.
Then may we all, who now, baiicd
/ By Fortunes tickle winds, on lies
| Tempcstuous ocean cast, take
| For our guide, savation's star,
| Temptations qucksands, then
Nav we avoid aud reach in safety
That Eternal heaven;
Where, fee from earthly sorrows,
The Christian finds home.
Bristol Gazette.