Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-10
For the Vermont Telegraph.

LINE, wife Of Mr.. Augustus Haven.
~'Tis o'er;-'tis DER;
That lip of gentle tone
Doth speak 10 man no more;
1t hath given the parting kiss
To him with whom she learned to prove
The climax of terrestrial bliss,
Deep, and confding love;
She has sighed her last bequest, I
On her weeping husbands breast
Her work is dune"
Mrs. Haven was The daughter Of Benja- I
min and Betsy Page. She was born at
Plymouth, February 9, 1903. Her early
years were distinguished with nothing pc
culiar, excepting all unusually pleasant and
happy turn of mind, adapted TO make her
society most agreeable to her associates
| When she was 10 years of age, she became
deeply anxious about the future weil-being
Of her soul; and finally embraced hope that
her sins were forgiven, and her peace was
made with God. She was baptized by
brother r. Nj. Ely. and united with the
L,
she was married to Mr.. Haven, and suisse
quently became member Of the church in
Ludlow. About one year ago her health
began 10 decline. Immediate danger was
not aprrehended, until October, when her
disorder, which was of pulmonary charac-
) Ter, assumed such an aspect as TO blast all
reasonable hopes Of her recovery. When
first aTrrized of this, she appeared unrecon-
ciled. She could not think Of so soon
leaving her domestic circle. Indeed she
had every inducemen, 10 cling 10 lie, which,
an agreeable, happ7 and afectionate circle
e of relatives, including husband and son,
parents, sisters and other friends, with eve
), ny other comfort Of life, could furnish
Each Of these contributed for a while &c
r excite an unwillingness 10 depart so early
r TO be here no more. But after few week
a of severe struggles, faith and prayer pre-
y vailed. Her hold on earth Welded TO de
!, sire 10 depart and be with Christ, which
,r she considered far better. During the las
is ten weeks Of her life, she enjoyed almos
+ an unbroken state Of peace with God, ant
e delightful anticipation of sweet rest will
d life prolonged had passed quite away. 4
If suggestion that she might live till Spring
" or an impression crossing her own nlint
r. that her health might be restored, brought
ct cloud upon her soul, which could be dissi
pated only by prayer. She spent much c
o her time in communion with God, unliIhe
IS strength so failed that she was OCCASIONAL
nd unable to enjoy freedom Of thought an
cd nearness TO Him in this holy exercise. A
on such tines she would request some one
! pray with her. This she very much EMO,
ed ed, and would frequently say, "your prayt
&C. was answered" She often suffered intens 81
ur ly, yet did not replne, but uniformly e.
,st pressed strong confidence in her Savior. an
De- tell perfectly safe in his hands. When 81
ed found she could do no more wrh her hand
as she said, II can yet use my tongue, and
~ may still do good" To this end she col
Die linued to give useful lessons to her de-
Dir little son, also advice and consultation
is her other friends, and made her final a
is engagements for life; then said, MY wo
ma is all done"
a Seeing her mother much afflicted at Il
It a thought of parting with her so soon, 81
his said TO her, "Mother, shall soon be
in heaven, where l shall be far happier thu
,cb you and all my friends on earth can NAL
arr. me" When told that she could live but
70, few hours. she locked up with a smile al
No, said, "What, so soon?" And when to
10 she was actually DYING she replied, g We
-. | am ready-peffecry ready perfectly w
): ling "-and added, "Come Lord Jesus, con
~ quickly" She was asked if she had a,
Wy fears of death. She replied, "No, not one
'"' Her pastor was called in TO offer pray,
III! after which she requested that we won
eel continue religious conversation. Soon ,
rsat discovered that respiration was ceasing.
der Her husband laid his cheek upon her &C
Oh lips, she gave hearty kiss and was so
Ia gone. We waited for the death cringe, /
nee it came not. A heavenly smile rested
] if the cold clay.
SO death gazed-and left il there"
sed Her funeral was attended on the folio
L. ing Sabbath by crowded audience.
am. sermon was preached from Cor. Y. s. T
EN- people then took leave Of the corpse, e
y.z IDENTITY saying in their hearts, ''Lel me
the death Of the righteous; let my last 6
be like his"