Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-01-11

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Departed this life. on The 21fl: Deer,
1912. at The residence Of her father Y. j.
Harrington. ESQ., in The District Of New
berry, Mrs. Macy BERRY Porr. wife of
George Pope, Esq. of Edsehcld Dislric,.
This excellent aud u,niable lady waa
born or the 18th November, 1914. Her
childhood and youth were marked by those
traits Of affection. which made her in ri
per years, so much loved aud respected in
the relations of n friend, Il wife, md a mo-
Their. At the interesting nse ofeighreen,
she became The suhjec, Of Gods removal
Ing grace, and, after being buried with
Christ in Baptism, united herself 10 lie
Newberry Baptist Church. Her member
ship was ultimately transferred to the
EJgcfeId Baptist Church, nlhc fellow ship
Of which sho died.
Her last illness was prnirac'cd from The
25th of September 10 The Eth of Deem
Der, during which she imprc,sively exhi-
biied the power Of divine grace. in the ex-
ercise Of patience. humility, hope and
faith. And though her sulIrrings were Of
Ten severe. she bore them with the greatest
degree Ct fortifude and christian %resi.nn-
lion; manifrslins NJ the same limo, a deep
concern for the best interests OF those
around her. She commended, with ma
lernaI sniicitnde. her dear young Children
10 the care Of her relations about hcr, and
casting her eyes most ~afeciionnteiy ON Il
beloved sister, enrrrsIiy cnrreairi her 10
prepare 10 meet her in heaven. Learning
from her Physician, thai death was aapre.'
hended, she declared herself free fro,n its
fear; and now, happily released from The
agonies Of her bodily .ulTcrinss. her spirit
numbered with those Of just mcu. made
perfect. presents its pure offerings Of grail.
tudc aud praise 10 God our Saviour. ..B!e--
sed nre the dead which die in the Lord.
from henccforth /; yea saith the Spirit, tina,
they may rest from their labors, and their
works do !o!low them"
The dear deceased has left n husband.
and three small children, her parcrrs. and
4 large circle Of relatives and friends 20
mourn the sad privaiion, with which i,
hath pleased God 10 visit them:
Died at her residence in this District, on
the 23ih December, i'll the 6lst year of her
age, Mrs. MARY lIAEg.soy. rc!icl Of Ed.
ward Harrison. Esq.
For several years. the deceased has
been a member Of the Baptist Church. In
the relation Of her Christian experience,
she gave satisfactory evidence of cliunee
produced upon her heart by the divine spir-
it; the manner OF her life. her patience
under sufIcrin.s, aud her tranquil death
gave confirming testimony Of the reality
that change and tie sincerity OF her pro.
~fessiou.
Labo.ing under chronic disease for ma
ny years, she was in July last, more sc.
attacked BY The disease; as though
il brought with j, the solemn message.
- &c, thy house in order for thou shull die
and aot live" Al this she bore with great
!ortitude, AID resignation TO The divine
will. During The last TWO weeks Of her
she suffered greatly, yet, without a
word.
She expressed a desire to live longer,
on the accounto of her youngest son..
Rnfh hsaagg n Ss 4ia I sfs1he5 and Two sisters,
called 10 mourn their loss. believing.
however. that "precious in The sight OF
the Lord is tho death # his saints" ond
that she has Snne TO rest, they would say,
THE will Of the Lord be done" G..