The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-07-06

gers felt it, all acknowledged it, Very few were
admitted 10 her sick room, but those few left twith
an elevation OF heart new solemn, and delightful.
She continued 10 ride out long as tho weather
was mild, and even after she became too weak TO
walk she frequently desired to be taken into the
parlor, and when there, with all her little implies
ments of drawing and writing, her books, and even
her little work'box and asket beside her, she
seemed TO think that by these little attempts at her
usual employments. she could conceal from mo, for
she my heart breaking, tho ravages of dis
ease and her consequent debility The New Test.
ament was her daily study, and portion OF every
day was spent in private, in selfexamination and
prayer My dear Miss sedgwick, how have felt
my own ittleness, my total unworthiness, when
compared with this pure this high. souled, intel
| lectual, yet timid, humble child bending at the
| altar of her God, and pleading for pardon and ac-
ceptance in his sight, and grace assist her in pre-
pairing for eternity. AS her strength wasted, she
often desired me to share her house OF retirement
and converse with her, and read to her. when I'M
able 10 read herself. Oh! how sad how delightful
how agonsing the memory of the sweet and
holy communion then enjoyed. Forgive me-
my FRIEND for thus mingling my own feelings with
the circumstances You wished TO know; and oh!
continue to pray that God will give me submits
sion under this desoating stroke. She my
darling, my almost idoIized child truly, truly you
have sad the charm OF my existence. Her symp-
toms were extremely distressing, although she suf
! fered no pain. A week before her departure, she
desired that the sacrament of the Lords Supper
might be administered 10 her Mother said she,
Il do not desire it because feel worthy to receive
| it. feel myself sinner but desire to mnifest
my faith in Christ by receiving ordinance ins;i.
| A.. Il l,,,o 49,. L
fxion.' The Holy Sacrament was admin istered
! by Mr.. Ba bcock. The solemnity of the scene can
be better felt than described. cannot attempt it,
Alter it was over, holy calm seemed 10 pervade
her mind and she looked almost like beautiful
spirit. The evening following, she SAID me,
mother, have made a solemn surrender of my
self to God ifii is his will, would desire to live
long enough 10 prove the sincerity of my profess
sion, but his will be done; living or dying am
henceforth devoted to God After this some
doubt seemed to intrude, her spirit was troubled
asked her II there any thing she desired TO
have done, any little arrang ements TO DO made, any
thing to say which she had left said and assured
! her that her wishes should be sacred to She
turned her eyes upon me with expression
sad, so mournfully sweet 'Molhor, when can
read my title clear, to mansions in the Skies then
| Will think Of other Matters Her hair, which
when little child had been often cut TO improve
its growth was very beautiful; and she
ally took much pains with it. During the whole
course of her sickness had taken care of it. One
day, not long before her death, she said, evidently
making great effort TO speak with composure,
| Mother, if you willing will have my hair cut
off; it is troublesome; should like it better short;
| understood her at once, she lid not like TO have
the idea of death associated with those beautiful
| tresses which had loved TO braid. She would
have them taken off while living | mournlully
gave my consen and she said, q will not ask YOU
my dear mother, to do it, my friend Mrs. r
will be with me tonight, and she will do it for
The dark rich locks severed at ndnie ht New
er shall forget the expression of her young faded
face entered the room. sDo not be agitated
dear mamma, am more comfortable now. Lay
it away if you please, and to morrow will arrange
and dispose of it. DO you know that view my
hair something sacred? 1t is part of myself
which will be re united nrmy body at the
rection. She had sat in an easy chair reclined
upon sofa for several weeks.
| "On Friday the god of November, at my urgent
entreaty, she consented to be laid uron the bed
She found it relief, and sunk into deep sleep,
| from which she only awoke when aroused
her to take refreshment. When she awoke
| ped asleep before. Oh! how my poor heart
trembed, for felt that it but the precursor 20
her long, last rest, although many of our friends
thought she might yet linger some weeks. total
loss of appetite, and difficulty in swallowing,
prevented her from taking any nourishment through
Il out the day and when placed her in the easy
chair,at nght,n order to arrange her bed, offered
her nice food, which had prepared, and
found she could not take it. My feelings amount
ed almost to agony. She said do not be distress
sed. will take it bye and bye seated myself
beside her, and she said, Surely my dear mother
you have many consultations. You are gathering a
little family in heaven to welcome you. My heart
was full, when could speak, said, 'Yes my love
feel that am indeed gathering little family in
heaven to bid yon welcome, but when they are all
assembled there how dreadful to doubt whether
may BIO permitted to join the crclo' 'Oh
hush dear, dear mother, do not indulge such sad
thoughts; the fact of your having trained this little