Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-03-04
OBITUARY..

Died. on Wednesday the 20lh Of February, Mrs
SARAH, conson of Mr.. Samuel /. Harrison, leaving
an affection husband, nine Children and large cir
Gle OF attached friends to mourn her loss MIS-. H.
had long resided in Lynchburg and was universally
esteemed by all who had the pleasure Of her acqnan
lance In the domestic sanctuary size truly,
and desevrdIy beloved, iol size had faithfully dis
charged all the duties connected with her respon-
sble relations, In the social circle she secured aud
maintained the confidence and affection OF all her
neiehbois. For many years she WAS a deyoul aud
consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and in her Christian character shone with
peculiar brightness. She truly adorned her proies-
sion, and by her daily department, exempfed the
importance and benefits of religion. She possessed
the Spnit Of her Master IN an eminent degree and
with aheart full OF charity, embraced IN her aflec-
tons all the sincere followers OF hist. S greatly
admired union and fellowship among the SAINTS and
consequently delighted to mlngle with her btelren
OF other denominations on sacfamentd occasions,
on special aud peculiar seasons of devotion. While
she loved the Church of her choice, aud finn
and decided IN her views OF religious doctrine vet
she free from bgouy, that she vas always ready
to rejoice at the extension Of The Redeemeis klhg
dom IN the other branches Of his spiritual Zion
Her standard OF plcy was an elevated one, such as
the bible reveals, holiness heau and life, aud she
laboured diligently to attain unto It's full measure
Ia la6ours Of mercy aud love she abounded. For
many years she active and efficient member OF
the benevolent societies of the town. dispenser oil
ing her mite into the treasury Of the Lord, but she
sought out the INDECENT, aud administered to their
" nts. She often the abodes OF poverty and
affection, and soaced the despondlng inmates by her
religious conversation, and gladdened then hearts
with The needed gifts of food and ialment Her So
hcuude IN behalf OF the POT r, will long be femem-
bered, and her death deeply lamented by that
class OF the population. Her name will be cherished
with the sincetest affection, and engIayen upon the
hearts oilhe Christian community IN mhch she lived
and died. As her life of humble aud deyo-
ted piety, so her death tranquil and serene
Resignation TO the DIVINE will, and expanded love
10 all the workmanship Of his hands, filled her mind,
while she quietly sunk into the embraces OF death,
IN the enjoyment Of an assurance oil everlasting fell
city beyond the grave Then let her family aud
friends, while they shed the tear OF aecllonate
membranoe. 1" sorrow not those without hope
as their loss is her eternal gam, and although he
Church triumphant re oces that another heir OF go
~ is added TO It's number.
-, on the morning of the 10Th February, at
O'Clock, alter an illness oitwelve DAYS. MIS-. Ann
BRowN, consort of MI Matthew Blown. Of this
place. and the only remaining daughter IN Virginia.
Of Col. Charles Lewis, who officer in the rev.
dictionary army. Mrs. Brown had been for many
years before her DEATH an acceptable member of the
NJ. +. Church. Her piety OF consistent charac-
ter. Her attachment to the ruth OF christianity was
firm. Herzeal was ardent. Ii may with propriety
be said that she adorned the doctrines OF Christ by
upright walk and cody conversation.