The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-01

cial sympathy. Her piety. though glowing and
earnest wac yet gentle and equable- diffusing its
warmth, and making its life and power to be felt
In every situation; while at the same time, in mo-
desty and selfdoubting humility, Il shrunk from
the gaze and notice of the world.
As to her domestic character, she, as nearly as
any lady We have ever known, realized in her life
the beautiful ideal of the model woman described
in scripture prov 3lst:) ''The heart of her hus-
band doth safely trust in her. Strength and honor
are her clothing. She openeth her mouth with
wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household and
eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children rise
up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he
praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtu-
ously, but thou excellest them ALL"
In the more conspicuous sphere in which il was
her lot TO move during many years of her life she
presented forcible illustration of the fact that
piety and good sense are not only compatible with
but add lustIe to all those graces and accomplish
ments which the great world holds in SO high es-
tcem Enjoying all the advantages of high place
in society and shining with pre- eminent grace in
the most brilliant circles il was her peculiar glory
TO bear her honors so modestly, and wear her jew
els SO meekly, as to avoid even the disparagement
Of envy itself, and never to lose the affection and
sympathy of the humblest Christian friend.
AS a protesting Christian, Mrs. CRIrTENDEN's
life and example deserve to be held in especial re-
membrapce. Would TO God that all her young
friends might, in this regard, 'be followers of her,
even as she followed Christi With mind
thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the scriptures,
and heart imbued with the spirit of her Saviour,
she exhibited in her daily walk the power of the
gospel There was little of show and parade in her
religion. Retiring and modest almost to timidity
in the expression of her religious feelings and of
her views of duty, she had yet frmness that
would never compromise principles; conscien-
tousncss W hich would pass neglect of duty;
energy and perseverance in we'll doing that
knew no failure, and zeal for the cause of Christ
which knew little of languor and depression.
And her death in harmony with her life
She "walked through the dark valley and shadow
of death fearing no evil" Meekly but firmly she
gave expression to her unwayering confidence in
the mercy of her Saviour, and the assurance of her
interest in his blood The only heaviness of spirit
she felt was for "her kindred according to the
hesh." And her dying as her living moments
were occupied much with earnest desires that all
her friends might "see the salvation of God.'
Yes, my friends, there is cause for much ''sor-
row. when such an one is taken from US. And yet
we bless God that ''we sorrow not even as others
u.s. is to her but entrance 90 into Joy unspeakabe
and full of glory" 70 her ''to die is gain,' for
"blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yea,
saith the Spirit they do rest from their labors and
their works do follow them"