Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-31
0bifnarpr.

" VII II q y.
Mrs. Mary j. Graft. wife Of Mr.. II.
C.lCraft. was born March Is. 1889,
and departed this life on the night Of
the esd Of August, being IS yesrs Of
age.
About eight months since she con-
nected herself with the NJ. f. Church.
as q seeker VI religion, and she sus-
tanned that character in the church.
until few days before her death,
when she proiessed 10 experience y
change Of heart; that Is. her mourn
ing. as seeker. was changed into joy.
as professor Of that salvation. that
constrains the humbled sinner. who
has found pardon and peace through
the blood Of Christ. 20 cry out. 20
Lord / will praise thee. though thou
waat angry with me. thine anger IL
turned away and now thou comfortest
me-" From that time until her de-
parturr she experienced not n doubt
as 10 her acceptance with God. but tx-
pressed perfect resignation 10 his d.
vine will. and rejoiced In hope of the
glory OF God. She said all she desir-
ed TO live for was TO live the life Of
devoted christian. In the most en-
phatic manner she would allude 10
the Divine goodness 10 her. and re-
peatcdly expressed her confidence
ihrt the Lord. who had supported her
in all her affection, would be with her
TO the last. When asked IL the Sa-
viorwas with her rs she passed through
the dark waters OF Jordan. she replied
20 yes, He is with mel fear no
evil-he has heard my prayers--re-
stored me 10 my senses-and now
makes me happy Ia DEATH fsl
She was especially anxious that she
might be perfectly rational 10 the last
and made Il subject Of prayer. In
this desire she was grasifed.
Her rejoicings were rational. well
timed. and 10 accordance with the
spirit OF our holy christianity; not the
effect Of opiatcs. as infdelity has some-
times inslnuated in regard 10 the tran
quill death Of christians, but because
"Thoueh unseen by human eye
Her kedeemer's hand was nlsh,
He had poured salsailont light -
Far within the vale Of MIGHTY
One bright morning in june. two
years ago. was called up, n 10 sol.
emnixe her marriage. A youthful
company OF joyous hearts were there.
and she seemed the happiest amongst
them-a modest. beautiful bride. In
the boom Of youth and health. J
was called again on Friday last. not to
see her rs before, but cmaciated, suf-
fering. death. stricken. She greeted
me with n smile. alluded 10 that bright
bridal morning and added "nis is the
happicst hour Of my liic." The
friends OF childhood and youth were
around hes then. and she in health.
rejoiced in prospects OF long and
happy life with the chosen companion
Of her youth. Now the rose has Ca
ded from her cheek. disease has west
ed her down. to very verge Of the
grave, strangers attend ut her be d-side
and every lineament Of her cornten-
ance bears the impress OF protraeted
but patient suffering. Why happier
now than thel-than eper before?-
The answer is found IN her own Ian
guage; 1.-THE Lord is gracious" He
had spoken peace to her soul. He
had favored her through faith with
enrapturing visions Of Immortality
such us
Alone
Amid liie's pains, abssemenls, emptiness,
The soul can comfort, elevate and lll.n
That night 1 visited her again. She
was sinking rapidly and suffered ex-
circulating paroxysms Of pain. Yet
as from the first, not murmur escap-
ed her lips. She praised the Lord
triumphantly-followed the prayer
offered in her behalf with occasional
responses, well-hmed and appropriate,
indicating alike the religious frame OF
her mind and the perfect possession Of
her mental faculties.
At 0 o'clock she breaihed her last
she sank away sweetly Ms summers
sunset, constraining one to th ink
ss'Tis sweet 10 die. The flowers OF earthly love-.
(Fair frsi spring blossomsl early dreop and did,
But all their fragrancc " exhaied above,
Upon our spirits eycrmore 90 lie."
May her faith. her patience. her
triumphant death; encourage all who
saw her too seek the face and favor Of
Him in whom she trusted, and in
whom she triumphed.
although tonight the seed be sown In gloom.
Amid darkness and tears and sorro~,
II shall spring nom the tomb In immortal bloom.
On thcbriEht and glorious morrow.
Tho tears that We shed DER holy dust.
But the grave holds It's tra-s-the re aain- of The
I'm the day Of eternal giadness.
JonS w. LocxE.
In Oakland, Ind, Thursday evening
August Is, at 10 o'clock, Of epilepsy,
Nancy Amelia. daughter of John and
Susan Craig, aged twenty two years.
Her remains were taken TO 1ndianapo-
lis, ard inferred by the side Of her
much lamenlcd mother, there 10 sleep
until the morning OF the Resurec-
ton. She leaves large circle Of
friends and relatives 10 mourn her
early loss.
ssDcadt dead itis n crushing blow,
ourngony Is dumb."
Yelloug have We been forced 70 know
That such an hour must come
The shadowy eyes 10 dark and deep,
The cheek and brow ct snow,
Although we iniied our fears To sleep,
We knew that she must 60
Her step grew lighter day by day.
Through Spring and summer Eours-
We feared that shs must pass away.
AZ early as the flowers.
We saw her dark eyes turned above,
A. praycr- she hcaxcnward sent
Hut could MT SEQ thc arm Of Love,
On which she sonls leant.
We knew she yearncd for those fair lands
Beyond the blue above.
And lined her transparent hnnds,
To unseen clasps ofloyc.
We knew Tor earth she too FAIR,
And In n little time,
Her soul should climb the golden stair,
That hides the Heavenly cline.
Closer and closer, day by day
The cross OF Love she pressed.
WI from this earthly house Of clay
IN. emf 20 Io<uxs breast.