Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-01-05
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BIT U A RY.
DIED, in Windham, December 26, 1871,
Miss Sarah Burton, daughter of Timothy
Burton Esq, aged 10 years and II days.
In the deceased, her parents have been
called to part with beloved daughter, her
brothers and sisters, one whom they loved
"a large circle of relatives, one OIL whom
their affections were placed-the church one
of her brightest ornaments-society, with a
warm and affectionate friend.
Much happiness had been anticipated in
the society of the deceased, bat God has
been pleased to disappoint many hearts and
blast their expectations.
But it is a source of consolation to those
friends, that though deprived of her society
here, her life was such as TO give evidence
that she has received the blessing of those
who die in the Lord"
She had been a worthy member of the
Baptist Church in Windham for the last
four years. Naturally amiable-kind and
affectionate; when religion added its charm,
she was an example to her youthful friends,
and promised much usefulness to society.
Few instances show in a more forcible
| manner that man cometh forth like a
flower and is cut down" than this. She
came forth like flower and babe fair for
| long life. The eyes of her parents beheld
her with delight. The cares and trials of
brothers and sisters were soothed by her
voice. All who knew her bestowed upon
ner the smile of depreciation.
| While enjoying the blessings Of life, and
the affections Of her triends-whle youth
full vigor ran in every nerve, and expectation
cheered her mind, the consumption in its
deadly march, fastened upon her vitals.
For the las, three months she had been
wasting away but her mind was calm, and
| serene, and subdued 1t was remarked by
many who visited her In her last sickness
that they never saw more clear Illustration
of patience and resignation 10 the will oil
God-her countenance seemed to be lighted
up as with the Joy and bliss Of the heavenly
world.
When asked by her pastor if she wished
longer to live, she said she felt that " to de-
part and be with Christ was far BETTER
She told her friends that she was "going tc
her Jesus y and she afectiona,ely embrac
ed and kissed them, saying farewell
prepare to meet me IN heaven"
Though Sarah Burton has been taker
from the church militant, and we have bel
society no more here, we trust she mas gone
to join the church triumphant, and is now
engaged in singing the song Of the redeem
> ed in heaven.
| Her funeral was attended on the 2Sth
i1stat the Baptist meeting house by ii large
assembly which seemed solemnly impressed
while their attention was called by their
pastor to those important words, Matthew
"a: A." Therefore be ye also ready for
in such an hour as ye think not the Son Of
man eemeth."
May the voice of God speaking by his
word and providence be regarded by the
church-by The YourH-by all her relatives
and acquaintance, and all be ready when
the Son of man cofneth."
| 81 lovely flower,
Upon slender spray,
But rude blast with sudden power,
| And swept It's bloom away; -
1t bent beLeath the blow,
And its leaves to- earth were given,
| But the bitter wind tina, had laid it low,
Bore its fragrance unto heaven.
marked a rainbow's form,
When the summer shower went by,
= Born Of the sunbeam and the storm,
Spanning the eastern SIX,
And gaztd upon The sight,
Till The glorious arch riven,
And its varied hues of gorgeous light,
Melted away in heaven.
/ watched merry bird,
Building its fairy nest, Led,
And the glossy leaves by its wings were stir.
! Round that little spot Of rest,
And deemed its gushing song,
Would still to mine ear be given,
! Butitplumedits wings for the skiesere long,
! And scared and sang in heaven.
| Igazed on q gentle star,
I " That was bright in the evening sky,
And thought how it smiled in its home afar,
| When watched by mortal eye; -
1 But the tempest gathered fast,
l. And wildly the clouds were driven,
| And the star was lost as their dark folds past
But knew it was still in heaven. .:~
! So like that lonely flower,
And like that rainbow's light;