Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-11-08
OBITUA RY.

Departed this life, in this District or Fri.
day evening 10Th ult., Miss ELIZA B. HALL,
in the 10Th year Of her age, after short but
painful illness. which she bore with exceeding
fortitude and christian resignation.
Miss HALL, the subject Of this obituary, at
an early period Of her existence, became se-
rously impressed with the importance of the
Christian Religion. which exerted sautary
influence on her conduct until her death.
She did not attach herself to any branch of
Christs Church, nnlil her mind had sufficient.
Iy developed itself, so as to enable her to de.
termne, by prayerful aud thoughtful PERU
sal Of the word of Truth, to which branch of
that Church she would connect herself The
result Of that research, led her to the Baptist
Church, which she viewed, as connexion
that embraced more fully, in its rites and
usagrs. the essence of that holy religion, which
had been shed abroad in her yonng and ten.
der heart, that joy which is uuspeakabe aud
full of glory. And in obedience to that honest
conviction OF duty. she attached herself to the
Baptist Church, at Edge6eld Court House
about five years ago, and since that time has
lived i'll the discharge of all Christian duties in
every good word and work.
Through the whole Of her life. she manifest.
ed full and complete resignation 10 the will
of her Heavanly Father, and that she had he re
no abiding city, but that she looked for one to
come, whose builder and maker is God That
though this tabernacle were dissolved, she had
II building, house not made with hands, eter-
nally in thesHeavens; though she died, yet her
life was hid with Christin God; and that when
Christ the Redeemer, who is the Christians
hope, shall appear the second time without sin
unto salvation, that she would also appear with
him in glory.
A few minutes before her sainted spirit took
its departure. scene took place, which must,
and have no doubt will, be long remembered,
and its influence coequally felt by all who wit.
messed il.
She appeared almost. for the FIRST time dur
ing her illness, somewhat restless, and asked
her step-father to change her position in her
bed, which he did, and in few more seconds
young female friend approached her, and
she made similar request Of her, which was
instantly attended 10; as soon as she had re.
celved that kind office, she exclaimed, II am
now almost gone, the time uf my departure is
at hand"
She then called the whole family, one by
one, to her bed side and bid them a calm and
affectonate farewell, exoring them at The same
time, (at least all that was re sponsble to make
that preparation which would enable them to
meet her in heaven, which was already open 10
her view. She also admonished her parents
TO raise up her infant brothers and sisters in the
fear and admonition Of the Lord, so that it
might be her happy lo to meet them where
parting is no more. She had but one own
brother, who was absent. She expressed a
great desire to see him, but remarked, that it
would he impossible for that desire to be real.
lied, but made special regues, of her friends
TO entreat him for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake,
TO try to meet her in glory. She then calmly
named whom she wished to preach her funeral,
aud desired that he should also meet her at her
fathers house.
She then lurned to young female friend, in
whose piety she had unlimited confidence. and
said. ''pray for me. and pray that the Lord would
take me quick She then made this prayer
herself, "Oh Lord. for the Redeemrrs sake,
do thy work quick" which prayer was fully
answered.
1t has never been the writer's lot before, tn
see one depart, with so complete triumph over
death; it was. indeed, but going 10 sleep in
Christ.
Listen, oh ye inhabitants Of te earth, at the
above recital of facts: Is i, uol the strongest