Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-02-10
OBITUARY.

IN the O3d Year oi her age after short but stsee III
ness Mrs. Ann, rcct ol Capt. VIM Norvell, deceased
This melancholy event sudden and unexpected and
consequently t, with increased severity upon her family
and friends Bnt lew hours previous 10 her attack
she was III the oi her usual health, ming limo
III the social circle OF which she 50 bright orna
inon Ia few short days. her HE has closed. amid
the tears ot that nly. aad the sincere sympaiCs of
those friends. In recording her death. the hand oi friend
ship may be permitted To sketch. though family. some
traits Of character which adorned her estimabe and
ln life II is sweet olpok back aud recount the virtues
Of deceased ifiendsiis the pures balm thai be APP
pgd to the bleeding heart. and the efficient anti
doto to relieve griet, Possessing mind OF no ordinary
character and endowed by with great personal
attractions, she entered lie under circumstances the
most favorable Ter it, perfect enjoyment Whatever the
,rotid could give she ssod. She was early united in
the sacred bands Of wed,ck to the Of her choice
who proved unworthy of the treasure committed
his care and pntecuoa. ihcV reared large aud inter
estng family of children, eight OF whom still live 10 de
plofr the s. Of most airrlluuale mother Her anna
hle dspoaitiQn and alale manners drew around hera
large circle o sincere friends aud such were the excel
lencos Of her character thai she retained rcmarka
bly, the confidence and affection Of every acquaintance
she ONCE formed She q agtn without l.vity. plea
sn Without aiccatlon. courteous and KIND towards all
Her very presence seemed 10 dispe gloom 10 aSSpogo
erl, and To bring pleasure and seventy into every circle
and around fire side she visited But turn from
the social and domestic circle, III both Of which she
much beloved 10 contemplate her character in another
point Of ycw.--AS member oi the church OF Christ
her mind was can, led 10 e5ntcmp late her responsibility
Ia God. the beauty and tyccllen,, oi christianity aud
the necessity Of embracing the provision kindly nau-
and freely rendered IN the gospel 10 pcrlsng sinners
Nearly ihrty years have wancd away since she sought
and tnd the pearl Of great price and dedicated her
sell 10 the service of Gud. The sincerity Of her prcs
sun was atSd bY the circumstances under which ii
vas made. Almost lioafl nv her ashland and family
greatly hrovtd BY her friends and Appropriateness blessed
with all the comforts and Injuries Of life enjoying
elevated station IN society, suroandeFed b every thing
that could CRAFTY the SfnSS; and that at time when
pure and undeed religion rarely 10 be found and but
little esteemed iuhr circle in which she moved she
yet had the npaIfrnn,ss 10 embrace its principles her
self advocate It's claims, and lucominen lis adopou IT,
all around her prri,rrng the reproachos OF the
the enjoyment OF all Ire pleasures Of the world She
united herself 10 the Methodist Episconl Church. in
whose communion size lived greatly beloved, aud diVt.
sincerely lamcncd BY the members Of other churches
she much esteemed Her pie1y was ardent and
banded embracing in fellowship all who loved the Say or
and evnrtd the gcnuineness Of Their faith by holy
life and heavenly conversation. Strongly attached
10 her own communion, she nevertheless always
rsipccd in the ecn.rtl prosperity Of Idon. Her
lats also othc most active hid delighted in
dolng good ohcr fellow creatures, ani was always ready
10 perform deeds Of bcnovorncc and mercy. She iIna
ted the example of hpf M-p,cr 'who about doing
good ltVys. her moai anddrlnk to visit the sick
comfort the Distressed. and rs far possible. relieve
TIE wants a minister consolation 10 the afflicted For
many years She took active part and h,lda csicl-
relation 20 The charitable institutions ol the church.
Il 9TH by pttcep and cAanI lc she recommended the nii
zion u The Bbir. She d3ige,,t in the dsrIalge
o her christian duties, All jincttati III ,,r attendance
up the means ufgrace Shc loved the service of God
ami delighted 10 worship in his lllly Temple, and with
the >ilmIst WAS awaYsready 10 eNcaim Il clad
whrn they sand unto me. let rs 90 into the h1use of the
Ind Her pptv Yves likewise If the mustc cheerful char
aclrr and her trust and confidence in the goodness
cy and wisdom Of God mas unwavcring The writer If
this small offering cacct.on has often hccn privileged
10 hear her speak of The assurance Of fam and the
guont ENJOY ncnts of religion, AMID the and per
pexS ol life. lie las her conhdcnceinih The truths
ofreycation severely d. IN the time. in
the providence OF God eo.mun With others she also.
called apei ~ wade through deep Waersto stand
by tho death bed of the lncs, OF husbands. and commit
10 the bos9m otihegrave, three CROWN GlIron, in the
bloom Of youth Under these heavy brrcavements, she
lnGst,Grrd not but sought the soace Of religion and
stayed her bleeding heart nPon tie promises Of Gods
word In the dispcnstiou of thai Eaing w,l.o,r ways
unsearrabe and Iasl finding out. were deprived
ohcr dying testimony 10 the pmcr OF divine grace, To
cheer the soul while walking through the dark valley of
lip shadow oi death. = npSi tpn he commencement
oi her attack, she VS. icfh of consciousness. and
seemed 10 be spared tho pairs Of lying. In the last class
citing she privileged 10 attend Garth. Just
few DAYS beirc She taken Ill. her christian expert
once was ,rHis encouraging aud comdrtiug.-Shr
pressed her abiding confidence in, and love the Sa
lour, and said she IN all herlr before. enjoyed
as much Of the presence of the Lord and rs if a
prophetic Influence llad inspired her mind, Observed Il
feel mysclfvory ct.nnlv.' Alas! it true,
In short week. her immortal SOIL called Ia
azc Tie declaration. and meet that God from whence
ii came. How comforting her reniaas must 10 10 her
bcrsavcd family, aud how encouraging To her cas, and
the CHRISTIAN church. 10 hear the testimony. almost the
d Ming testimony OLA fr IN isreai. clear, full!
To her afflicted family and unmerous friends. we may
say BE If GOOD chccr--Shc is not dead but sccpch.
Her example while living will stand as beacon light
Ia cid our pathway through this wilderness "a sin. and