Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-06-07
The Loss of 4 Neither.

Death 10 a happy household band, is al
times chilling and desolating visitor
But when it is thus despoiled of an atf,ec-
tionaie mother, how great is the loss, and
how deep the sorrow none can know lis
anguish tu, these who have been bereaved
of one 50 dear. And though time may
soften the sorrow and asSuage the grief,
vet the heart through all the changes of
the after life, WI i s,llI cherish the kind
words, the looks, and the love of one thus
early lost. And those who were at the
age 10 remember more deeply, how she,
guided with love, and advised with affec-
tIon, and the sadness and sorrow of her
last moments, will keep them cherished
ever us fragrant leaves in memory's urn.
Another may come ant, fill her place IN
that home and win bv kindness the hearts
of It's loved and cherished there in return.
and though the chain of early love is
broken, yet still rs beauty fingers. and
will again be united IN the land where there
Is no sad separations.
Language fails Is givea perfect descrip-
ton OF a Mothers love Alas ;haI IN
many cases It's holy devotion is not APP
prccla,ed il should be until afae j. takon
away and IaId 10 her long rest, IN unbrc
ken silence, beneath Il morrow mound
Life has lis sad changes, the same from
year to year, and could we but look N
upon all lhe home circles when a mother
may be dying and weeping husband aud
children pre- ssing round her bed Tor the
last interchauges Of affection, ,Wha; lesson
of lis reality II would teach US. The
parting word, farewel-the last pressure
of the cold hand. and fond look of the
eyes, about closing for ever, and then she
IS gone sorrow and sadness reign IN
the household, the liItle child asks why
mamma don't speak 10 US, and make Us
happy; and why size IS SO sui and cold 3
And The deep anguish of the afflicted
family IS flowing IN their uurestralned
tears-and friends come in 10 offer con-
ISOLATION.
The day of her ,mial comes-the last
lock is taken as she lies with her cold
hands folded over her tranquil breast
the last kiss pressed upon her loved
CHEEK. and she Is seen no more They
bear her away forever from that home,
and grief like a heavy shadow hovers
there, over all the afflicted ones.
Gentle reader if you have suffered the
pangs of parting like This, you will re-
merlber the dreariness which fingered
there, when your best friend was gone.
For months and months you mourned In
anguish there. and could not be comforted.
Everything YOU saw had some sad me-
morles which recalled her daily 10 your
side, with her pleasant words and then
the reality that she was gone forever,
would cause you fresh tears.
Every room, every drawer, each little
book, vase or picture. her Bible, the va
cant chair al the table. and in her room,
remind Won only of her -mournful abb
sence.
Since that sorrowing hour one may have
come 10 I'LL the void In your home and IN
your heart. She knew your sorrow, aud
appreciated the lost love which created
IT, She mas sympathized with you 10
your grief, and sought your love with her
own, and the guid lance OF heaven, that
she might bring 10 you mothers aifec-
tion. Hex hope has been realized; you
have RETURNED it with earnest trust; you
Will call her your dear mother, and are
happy in each others love He who
brings the trials has SO moulded the hearts
affection, that sympathy like iendril'
NAV entwine one in another and soolhe
every sorrow. But there may be many
who have no such happy home. Inc
loss may have scattered the household
band to distinct places. and many to mour-
ners graves-and they who are thus Nv
ing in sorrow, can be comforted by the
hope of a reunion in heaven. Yes, q
mother in the peaceful land may not her
blest spirit sometimes, unseen. walk softly
by your side, or come TO your dreams In
the ilence Of night and whisper a mes
sage of holy love? Oh, if she may how
beautiful the picture Life is nothing
without love; and oh who would not be
comforted by lost mothers whisper from
that happy shore where she waits 10 bid
you welcome.
II is anguish TO part with those we love
and hard to say Goodbye; but oh lis
not forever. The darkest hour which
| here may o'ershadow the wounded heart
has one, equally bright with gladnesS
coming on the wings of ;Irae-:o all who