The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12
OBITUARY.


Il OBITUARY.
DIED. On the 9Th Of January 1853, In
the 37th year Of her age. Mrs. LYDIA
JoNEs, wife Of Johnson L. Jones, Of Jones'
vile, Monroe county, Ohio. "A
The object in attempting to write an obit.
4 uary of the above named amiable friend,
must not be presumed to be that her mem.
ory will only live so far as it may be pre-
served upon printed sheet. Her numer.
ous contributions to the wants Of the des-
titute-her readiness 10 relieve the distress
ed--her sympathy for the sorrowing- her
kind and persuasive admonitions 10 the de.
prayed--her cordial welcome and attention
to the comfort Of her numerous friends
and above all her meek and uncomplain.
ing endurance Of long years Of suffering,
has made lasting impression upon the
minds of all who knew her. Yea, an inn.
preston which will last so long as blessed
memory. guided by reason, shall hold its
sway in the human mind. In the organi.
zation Of her mind it may be truly said:
'.Mercy and truth, and hospitabe care,
And piety, with wishes placed above.
And sweetest sympathy. and boundless love. +"
But the numerous friends of the deceas.
ed need not mourn as those who have no
hope. During her last severe illness she
manifested all confidence in the promises
Of her Savior-and but few moments be.
fore her plumed spirit winged its way to
the realms Of bliss, she called her kind
husband to her side and calling him by
name, said: "Death is fast approaching,
but AM READY"
She had in early life been possessed of
that FAITH which was then unlocking for
her the pearly gates Of Paradise, exhibit
ing to her view the amazing splendors OF
its ambrosial regions, and enchanting her
soul with prospective scenes Of lnconceiv.
able happiness and joy, which was then
admitting her to the fellowship Of the spir.
its Of the ',just made perfect" which would
enable her 10 converse with the martyred
Saints, and with them sing songs of re.
joicing upon the crystal batlenents Of no.
illness. Yes she "wAs READY" for she
had that faith which was wiping the death
damp from her brow, clearing her vision,
succouring her in the last moments Of lifes
struggle; yes, that faith which was even
then bringing risen and glorious Re.
deemer to her side, and congregating the
angels and seraphs Of Paradise to conduct
her home, and admit her to the Celestial
Kingdom, presenting her to MERcIFUL,
but JUST FATHER.
May her mourning husband and numer.
Gus friends so live that they too may be
of that FAITH, which, when life's
weary struggle is almost o'er, will enable
him or them to cry out in the last words
Of an departed LYDIA: Too am ready!"
"Father Supreme! o let us climb
That sacred seat, and mark sublime
The essential fount of life and love:
Fount, whence each good, each pleasure flows, |
o, to our view thysef disclose!
The radiant heaven thy presence throws!
0, loose US in the light above!
Flee, flee, ye msts, let earth depart;
Raise Us, and show US what thou art,
Great sum and centre OF the soul!
To thee each thought 10 silence tends,
To thee the Saint 10 prayer ascsnds;
Thou art the source, the guide the goal;
The whole is thine, and thou the whole"
Friend Johnson, your "bride" awaits
'our coming on the crystal battlements Of
loliness, with her "lamp we'll trimed" and
rightly burning. She awaits "the coming
II the bridegroom" - have then "your
amps we'll trimed with the Oil of Faith"
0 light you through The charnal house Of
leath, and enable you to step firmly upon
he platform Of holiness, again be united
n Spirit with your departed LYDIA, and
With her sing angelic anthems around the
hrone Of God, forever and evermore, is.
md will ever be, the humble supplication
Il your friend, O'C--R.
or Noble county papers, and Marshall
advocate, Of Virginia, please copy.
-On Tuesday, the / lth inst, in this
,lace, Of Consumption, Miss MARY ANN
PATTON, in the 22d. year Of her age.
SALTPETRE EXPLOSION.