Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-30
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Obituary..


Obituary.
Died at his residence in this city, on Sunday morn
ing the 9th inst. Rev. SAMUEL. LEE JOHNSON, Rec
tor oil Chrlsts Church, aged thlry-sx years and
ell months.
death loves shining mark, signal blow
blow, which, while it executes, alarms
When and where we least expect it, DEATH in SOL
emn and silent tread steals upon the living, and often
takes from our midst those, with whom are least
willing To prrt This sudden and mysterious dispen
saton Of Gods Providence has tnken from a SORROW
ing wife, most devoted husband from father and
mother, favorite son; from brothers and sisters
much loved brother; from tins Diocese Clergyman
able and honored in its Councils and from the Church
Jealous and faithful Preacher of Christ. The de-
ceased graduate Of Kenyon College In the year
lS39;-the contamination ola per od which had been
fraugh with trials and hn rdshps, known only to those,
who have had similar experience in the work of OBJ
tanning an education. But Notwithstanding the want
OF means to meet the expenses of his education; lac
perseverIngly and successfully worked his way
through; and by the labor of his hands, acquired
that intellectual cultivation and discipline, which he
deemed So necessary to success in the work OF tie
ministry. In his class at college he reckoned
among the first, and evidence of the confidence
reposed in him by his Alma Mater and of the high
timaion entertained of his abilities. he appointed
Tutor IN that Institution the year after he graduated.
In this office he eminenlly successful unyicld-
ing IN his duty, he nevertheless mid, kind and
friendly to oil and to such "a were struge ling with
the nconvcnences of poverty, he all brother
could be- he thought none below him but the base,
and none above him but the good. He loved his pa
rents, his kindred and his God. In his friendships
permanent and devoted, slow TO take offence and so
ready pardon, that those who loved him once, loved
him always. In connection with tie duties of Tutor.
he pursued his theological studies until the year lS4.
In July, lS43, he married ana moved 10 this city.
His first work here, was the founding of ST. Mays
Seminary an Institution which under his snpernten
dence, soon acquired large patronage and high
reputation. He was ordained Deacon, at New Alba
ny Ind by the Ri. Rev. Bishop kemper, in Novem-
Der, 1913 and sometime afterwards Priest at III
dianapos.
after his ordination as Deacon he was called to the
Recorshp of Christ Church. Indianapolis: and
the Rector of the Church. and the time the
Principal of ST. Alarys Seminary, his efforts have
been uniiring sustain and strengthen the one by
the faithful preaching If the everlasting Gospel; and
to render the other Institution Of the highest stand
ing. We believe he had the talents, and if he had
been spared until the full development of his powers
he would have proved himself one of the greatest,
as we'll as one Of the best Ministers in the Church.
In September. 1919, he resigned the charge of the
Seminary, that he might give his whole time and tai
ens to the ministry of the Word and To the Of
his flock. But scarcely had he entered upon this sim
gle service, in which he most delighted. when death
came and summoned him on high He is gone-gone
IOTtEer, ana HIS spirit iNlHueS Win inc HoDe
of martyrs and with the lust made perfect, in the
presence Of the Eternal Son On his head is crown
OF glory, IN his mouth new song OF thanksgiving
and praise 10 rod aud the Lamb forever. We mourn.
but blessed be God, not without the surest
hopes. We believe, feel, yea we have the living
and dying testimony that beloved Pastor sleeps in
Jesus. o. NAV we who survive. learn from this mel
anchoy event, that life is hut ga vapor that appeareth
for little and vanshetn away - that here
we have continuing cty"--no permanent home !;
and as were has dying words 50 may be- 1.-The
Lord is my Shepherd, shall not want"
DIED on Thursday evening 2lst instant, the resi-
dencc Of the Principal OF ST. Mary's Seminary Indian
apolis, Miss MATILDA l.. SMALLwooD in her Odd year,
eldest daughter of the Rev. WM. A. SMALLwooD of
GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
Miss SmALLwooD was engaged as Teacher OF the
Primary Department of the above Institution, and by
her many amable and lovely qualities, endearcd her
self TO all who enjoyed her acquaintance. The old
and the young ike loved her. and very many hearts
are made sud bv her departure. May ALL and espccl-
ally her dear absent relations be sustained in this try
ing dispensation. In recording her death the hand
trelnbes aud the heart ready burst, IN attempt
ing renlise the mournfr truth. How mysterious
are thy ways O Lord Yet we would not murmur or
repine, but bow IN humble submission al thy gracious
dealings with us. knowing that thou dost not willing
" afi ct or grcve the children of men and that thou
art able Ia bind up the broken heart and henl the
wounded spirit and blessed be thy name we have the
consolation. that her we mourn was willing IN the
hour of her DEATH trust herself with that dear Sa
vour whom she had loved and served in life md
health Dear departed sprit-will thou still be our
friend in those regions of immortal bliss 10 which
trust thou translated, and where hope TO meet
thee, In the language OF another, we would add,
"hope dictates what revelation does not cunfure that
the union Of souls may still remain, and we who are
struggling With SIM aud intrmties. may have
our part in the attention and kindness OF those who
ha We finished their course aud receiving their
reward"
Heaven gives VA friends. bless the present scene
Resumes them. 10 prepare US for the next
"Hope wipes the tear from SORROW eye.
While faith points upward to tho sky.