Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-10-09

N. LANES, MI. MUSES. +. WHITE, to Miss
MARGARET F. WALKER, both of Saline coun-
ty, Mo. l1y7 st. Louis papers copy.
as'4ysrvr.na-ss =.za OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
DiED-ln Huntsville, on the 9th. A. McKry-
NEY, Esq, of that place, of congestve chills.
In Huntsville. on the It'll, Mrs RurnERronn.
wife of H. L. Rutherford, Of that place
In this place, on the Cd, Mrs. Sw1HNEy, wife
of Harrison Swinncy, Of this place.
OBITUARY.
Ii is with feelings Of profound regretand sorrow
that | record the death of Rev JACOB LANIUS,
which took place at his residence. in Fayette. on
Saturday morning last. His disease was inflamma-
ton of the bowels, causing great suffering, which
he bore with singular patience and resignation to the
Divine VIII. The Missouri Conference was in
session in Fayette at the time he was attacked but
such was his love FOR the Church. and zeal for the
cause Of God, that he continued 10 meet with his
brethren in Conference and in council, though
much enfccbled by disease.
OF the early history of our beloved brother La
MUS, we know but little, except that he was born
in Virginia, and embraced religion when about ff-
teen years old, in Washington county. in this State
at Camp Meeting held during the session Of the
the travelling connection, where he remained until
the hour of his death. He travelled various cir
cults, was placed in several stations. then was ap-
pointed 10 Canton District four years. In all
these appointments he laborcd with great zeal and
faithfulness. and being man of strong faith. he
was eminently successful; and every where had
the esteem and confidence and love of his brethren
and stood high in the estimation of the public.
At the Conference at Hannibal, he was appointed
on Columbia District, and entered upon his duties
with characteristic energy, and during the single
year he labored among us, obtained high place in
our esteem and affections, both as faithful minis.
Ter of Christ, and devoted servant of God.
Within the various appointments which he filed,
there are hundreds of precious souls who were con-
vered to God under his Ministry, who shall be
stars in his crown of rejoicing in the Kingdom of
God on high.
Though not favored with many advantages in
youth. yet when he determined 10 dc, ote himself to
the Ministry, he devoted himself to study, and the
acquiring of knowledge, and such was his prof.
cheney, that he soon attained arespectable standing
among his brethren, and in the latter Years of his
life gave evidence of the possession of high order
Of talents; and thorough acquaintance with that
system Of Theology which he embraced He was
emphaticalya Methodist Preacher. lie loved the
church Of his choice. He admired her Discipline
and her Economy, and 10 the extent Of his ability
promoted her various Institutions. He shrark from
no conflict or responsibility in which the interests
of the Church of lis choice was inyolyed and
whilst he respected the views and feelings of Others
yet fully confident that he had received the Truth.
with great boldness and point, and power, he de-
Tended that Truth, and gave il name and place
wherever he ministcred; and The powerful and dis
eliminating sermons which he preached, viii long
live in the memory of thousands. "Tkough dead
he yet spcal.eth.n
But he is gone! JAcoB LANIUs, the man Of God
is no more! \ devoted wife and seven children
are bereft Of husband and father: the Church Of
one of her brightest lights. But why should we
mourn. It's the act Of God We may weep and
sympahse, but dare not complain. Our loss is his
eternal gain. He has but exchanged the tolls
and conflicts Of earth for the rest and quetude Of
heaven. lie is but removed from the tears and
signs of earth to join in the shouts and triumphs
Of the Church above He is transmitted from
gloom to gloryl
These expressions are strong, but they are fully
sustained by the circumstances preceding his DEATH
Never were the triumphs of grace more manifest
or the suilciency Of our holy religion 10 sustain
the soul in dying hour more strongly exhibited
than in the case Of om departed brother. The
morning before he expired, he called his family,
several Of the preachers and friends his bed side
gave them his dying admoniton and charge, after
which he requested them TO sing favorite hymn,
in which he joined, his soul full of rapture as he
swelled the chorus, 8" My home is high up in
Heaven" Then was seen and felt that,
= The chamber where the good man meets his fate.
|. privileged above the common walks of yirtuous
life
Quite on the verge of Heaven"
In the afternoon 10 friend he remarked 81
am almost home" On being asked if his way was
clear, he replied, 80 yes; low could it be ether
wise; how could it be otherwise" To another
friend he said, ''Pray TO God to take me home"
His last words were full of meaning and COM
fort and joyous triumph. Just before he expired
lie exclaimed, in distinct voice, "He has come
All is well. am happy" Christianity triumphed.
Faith triumphed. The name of God triumphed
Glory TO God! il is enough. After retiring from
his bedside ! said, and now repeat, that had ra-
Their be JACOB LANIUs, oil a dying bed. than to oc-
cupy the highest seat of political or civil power.
LET me die the death of the righteous, and let my
last end be like unto his"
His funeral was preached on Sabbath morning,
IN the College Chapel in Foyette, to a very large
and solemn audience, by Rev. A. MUNRoE. His
'emains were then taken, and in accordance with
his own request, deposited in the family bury'n :
ground of Capt w. d. SwINYEy, in the vicinity
If this place. +. \. SAVAGE.
Glasgow, Mo-, October 3, 1851.