Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-07
By REQUEST.
1T WAS LOVE TO THE SAVIOUR THAT
BROUGHT ME- HERE

bhOUGHI ME- HERE.
Some few weeks ago, was called to vis-
il sick lady. upon which proved to be her
death bed. She YVES not psrisbioner Of
mine, but stranger, residing se a teacher
in neighboring county. Ny previous ac-
quainisnce with her was casual and very
limited. On learning that she wished to see
me, lost no time in obeying the summons.
She spologized for the liberty she had taken
in soliciting attentions from one upon whom
che had no claims, but said was the only
Episcopal clergyman in this par, Of Virgin
ia whom she knew. She bad the mos, kind
and liberal feelings towards Christians of all
denominations, and expressed her happiness
and gratitude she felt to God, that che was
in Christian family, where che received
go many marks Of Christian affection bu,
still her hear. cIung to the church Of her
childhood and early love, the Church in
which her first religious instructions had
been received, and in which her Christian
character had been mstured and she wish
ed once more 10 enjoy the counseIs Of one
of it's ministers, snd 10 bear her dying tesii-
m"ny within its fold.
| She was from H.. Pa.. where she
bad home and many dear friends and du-
ring more .hsn two months of sick ness, she
had been cherishing The hope ,hs, she nigh,
so fer recover as 10 be able to return among
Them but this vision ofhsppiness was now
fading from her view. and The prospec. Of
again meeting them on earth whom she so
srdenlly loved, and for whose society her
natural affections SO eagerly yesrned, was
about to be resigned YET che was enabled
10 WELD up this las. longing Of her hear,
without q mnrmur, and was entirely will
ing to end her days here having no other
wish than that the will of the Lord should
be done.
|! is no, unusual during a protracted ill.,
ness, for the mos, devoted followers Of
Christ TO experience seasons Of dsrkn
and gloom when The lIgh. of Gods counte-
nance is hidden from their view, the sensi-
ble apprehension Of his love is lost, their
faith lsnguishes, end their souls are oppres-
sed with doubts and fears. From the Pc
cular situation Of the subjec. of,his sketch,
such might have been anticipated in her
case I; bu. Gods special grace seemed to
have in,ernnsed. 10 shield her from all spir-
i'usl depression, end every assault Of the
enemy. No doubts or snxieties disturbed
her mind; nor could ] learn ,hs. through
the long end lonely period of her illness.
her faith had ever fsltered, or single cloud
arisen to intercept her view of the Ssviour's
presence aO love, or cast a shadow upon
her prospects beyon the grave. She exhi-
blted no ecstscy or tapiurous emotions, but
perfec. calmness end resignation. Her peace
flowed as a river while she patiently waited
for her Lord.
The state of her mind was beautifully IL
Illustrated by The inscription which she die
,a,ed for her tombstone. "Died Dec
1854, Mrs -S- Look
ing unto Jesus" She wished for nothing
more and there YVES no need for more. It
was plain end simple bu, full exhibition
Of her Christian experience as she drew near
the dark valley, and Of the manner in which
she brea.hed ou. her spirit q. the last.
The only expression which ever heard
from her that could imply doubt as to her
future prospects, was on the occasion Of my
last visit, when she said to me: "Do you
think it possible that can be deceived, that
the pesce enjoy may be delusion ?''-
To this he replied: 1.-THE carnal mind is
enmi,y sgains. God for it is not subject TO
the law of God, neither indeed can be, and
lha. could no, conceive i, possible for such
love end subjec.ion as she exhibited to ex-
is,, while ,ha. carnal mind remained.
could only sccoun, for her love to her Sa-
viour, deligh. in his presence, and spiri. OF
submission TO his will, upon The ground the,
her heart wss chaDped-,hs. she had been
born Of the Spirit, anc was a member Of The
family of Christ. sincere love TO the Saviour
being conclusive evidence Of such change,
and an interest in his blood" She then
with unusual animation, and q counetnsnce
besming with joy, while the tears were roll
ling down upon her pillow, exclaimed -
|"Oh! do love Him ] have long loved
Him! 1t was love 10 the Saviour that
brought me here!" This declsrs.ion i'm
pressed me deeply, and awakened feeling
Of increased venersiion for this suffering
disciple. ! sa " ] as minls,ering TO one of no
ordinary chsrscier-one who had ouistrip-
ped q great sjority of Christians, in the
splril Of seIi-denisl aud devoedness and
made unwon,ed progress in the heavenly
race. Here was 10 full exercise. ye. con-
cesled from the applause and admiration ol
men the tue spiri, Of q missionary Of the
cross, that spirit which We much honor
and venera,e in those who have gone 10
cary The Gospel TO heather lands; for
whs, more could the mos. devoted end
beloved Of these say ,han-"I. was love
TO the Saviour that brough. me here 70
had supposed thai, like others, she wss
teaching for livelihood ; ,hs. necessity had
brought her here 10 engage in this lsborious
occupation. But such was not The CASE
No necessity lay upon her bu. the necessi-
~ Of doing good-of being employed in her