Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-09
DEATHS,

II In his town, Dec. l. Mrs Eliza Dolbe,r
widow Of The late Samuel Dolbcar, in the 47th
year of her age.
H In this town, Saturday afternoon, Mart a
DebloiS Stanhopc, daughter Of George W
Sanbope, in the III year of her age.
/ me"kly bow before thy throne,
|. Oh Got, nor dare rcpinc
\ For thou has but He'd thine own,
She is no longer mine.
Oh if it be Thy Gracious will,
We soon shall meet on high.
Then hope thou blessed comfort STILL
Her spirit cannot die,
| OBruARY it be asked why we record
{ the virtues OF the dead we reply, because it
graifcs the natural prompincS of sincere af.
lection, 1t accords with Scrptura precept and
example, it may be a benefit to the living -
"rhe righteous shl, be held in everlasting
remembrance" "Tae memory of the Just IS
blessed"
There are few persons whose memory will
continue longer OF be more blessed than that
of The late Mis-. Susanna Bell. Her name
her many exccl'ences of character and
life. viii not sooner be forgotten IN the church
~ which she wa member, than around her
own domestic hearth. Early in life she be.
came deeply sensible Of the .Sinlulress of her
heart, and was made acquainted with the Lord
J 'Sus Chris a> her Almighty Savlour More
/ than forty iiYe yeats ago She united with he
First Baptist Church in this town, and has ever
been regarded aS one a! its most worthy mem
hers a> one, who ta,, in no ordinary degree.
adorned her profession 10y well ordered lie
and Cody conversation. Her pi"ty sought TO
BE, rather than 10 0ppem to be. 1t was never
temporary and cyane>ccni, like the "morning
cloud and early due" but continual, like the
hearts pu>ation; progressing and encouraging.
ke the morning light; ever widening and
deepening, like The flowing river. Alluding to
her death, Sabbalh afternoon the Pastor Of the
Church employed the following Scriptura
phrases as, in his view, expressive Of the traits
of religious character for which She ha, been
distinguished. LOOktHg unto jcSus In his Suf
icrlngS upon the cross she saw the only iOunda-
tlon of her hope, aud his precious name ever
had power to open the deep fountains of her
love aud gratitude.
She was tough Of cal She had indeed an
Intimate knowledge of many good books. but
this did not constitute her piety. She had
learned Of Christ, IN The school Of deep expert
cnce. The spirit of God had taken the things
Of Christ and shown them 10 her. Ne,y few
persons on earth are blcSl with clearer views OF
the gospel, or ENJOY ilTmer confidence IN ihe
divine promises. She lived 0borc Nc rOrtd -
AS the charm, of worldly prosperity could
not tempt her 10 forget God, So the iruwnS Of
worldly adversely couldncllher shake her trust,
HDl ltN>til ltl JiN 'HlINt' Ntl IOItIDH III DlbN'
perity, did no, lOrsakc her IA adversely. ilav.
lng her treasure IN heaven and her heart there,
she scarcely realized at all The alternate lights
and shadows that pass over the things OF earth
She was an Braottte indeed one, whose prayers
prevailed with God aud was consequently pre-
pared to exert the blessed influence IN the
church-no higher privilege can ever be en.
loyed by The highest angel, Than 10 approach !
unto God and enjoy his layur. We'll. therefore,
L.. tad trt..
indication of elevated piely. lNracileS indeed, |
yea the strength of Israel, Sholl they be, who
like David, and like our sister in Chr!si, are IN .
the hdJu If proreHting Tie daTn Of he morning TO .
cdH upDn The naHie Of the LOrd. She was mother I
IN ISraei. A mothers love seems strongest
when her children suffer mot, and She Is wOr-
thy to be considered Il mother IN israel who i
thus regards the church of ChIiSt who cleaves
to Xlon when others iOr>ake, and prayS for the /.
peace Of Jerusalem while Others rejoice IN her
calamity. Highly favored of he Lord Is She
who, would even If prophets should be silent
and Judges cease, arise like Deborah, for The (.
defence Of Israel, or who would like Mary \
when other disc ipleS fed be ever found, last at
the cross and first at the opening sepu chre-
such We believe was The love OF cur sister TO
The cause of her blessed Saviour. Sb" was IN \
an eminent degree, As a Sho0k IF corn fully ripe, /
and patiently waiting To be gathered in. She +
pleased to grant her for many years. the al
most uninterrupted light Of his connenancc,
and the inward witness other adoption. 4
la all her domestic relations, IN her social
intercourse, in her sympathy wiih the needy
and the suffering, she has been all that could
be expected of one thus eminent IN personal
Goodness
Her patience in suffering and her calm lrl-
umph over death may well be mentioned IN
Ipunr nf lpF Satt,ur ouI ~ tIg. IN pUFUilI1up-.
meut TO his trembling di-cirle>. May God IN
mercy grant that a double portion Of the spirit 4
which characterized her life AMI supported her
IN death, may evcrmore rest upon each mem
ber OF The afflicted family aud that all The mem-
berN of the Church may as closely follow her
previous example in lIic, n, they earnestly dc.
sire her happy portion IN death
II Il. EOUTEEEE, DENTIST,
~ would say 10 bis lIlDnd, IA Newport, that
he VIII bee here again next summer when he