New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
ANN ID. RICHARDSON,
WIFE OF FFRSANnD NOpb
Died Dec. 9. la3y,
Aged 81.

She was a member OF 1T. Georges Church. DR..
Tyngs and he standing the stairs in the ball, read
the wonderful words of the Episcopal service. He
also spoke Of her in theee Words
The present occasion demands that | should add
soraetLine 10 his simple servce Truly here, IN the
ouietness and silence OF this house this morning, the
world IL left behind. Its repro4c and MS praises
alike are dead Its honors and s hosties alike are
buried No earthly voice can speak comfort ade-
ouately 10 a broken and bleeding heart No earthly
hand can bind up with efficiency the sorrowing and
stricken soul Ii neecs the power OF that great saw
Tor who came man for men--as suffering ana sor-
rowing man for suffering and soTowIng men-to
ble those who deeply suffer here and To give 20 eacn
of us "A heart of sympathy and tenderness III tho
sorTows that beall us here. ] do not speak TINS
morning, / am sure, TO actually cold and unsym-
pathzing heart. l do not speak to one, am sure,
mhose tendereet emotions Of his inner heart are not
stirred ar by a Divine power, with the sincere wish
that the unspeakabe cOnsoations OF Gods goodness
and love may be poured out upon the habtaton whose
very light quenched and whose peculiar Joy mas gone
down In extreme darkness. feel that OF this beloved
child Of God have right 10 speak. Ten years COM
nunon with her in my ministry and at the table OF our
common LOrd-ten years experience oi pastoral care
and pastoral intercourse, oil familiar ah1 Aoetona
conversation with her, gives me authority 70 speak
this day in testimony Of her excellence, her lowell
ness her Christian walk and character. Rarely on
earth has nan been blessed with light to his haoIIa-
ton so gentle, 80 tender 70 aeSo'ea ms INTEL
fn light that il set IN our midst to-day.
Rarely very rarely indeed have family Of little ones
found maternal tenderness absorbing, and maternal
affection controlling and constant ana maternal eA
ample go beautifully placid and entire as the family OF
children whose mort precious earthly guide mas been
taken from them. will not stop, my friends 10 speak
now OF the peculiar tram of circumstances thai DrnY
here the donors and the sorrows OF the eah oSetner
| will not now stop to dwell upon that which must
strike every mind "A singular ILLUSTRATION of ne uys-
terry of Providence and doubtless Of the wisdom OF
that Providence III were perfectly unYjied
TO u.s. IL il enough to call attention and Thought
far away from ali the houors and gains and emoluments
of this life TO tell Of another, better and more go-
rious life. Ny beloved friend whose remains lie mere
in simple impreesiyeness OF siienee had she laysa1e
now would say TO me- " my pastor. speak noa 70 item
Of earthly honors but o catch the opportunity TO
tell them Of that Savior have loved that Jesus who
has washed me from every STAN; thai glorious nome
which He hAs given 70 NE eternally aheetinB ~
deed was Of her ast requests Tor the dedicaon Oh
her little helpless infant 10 coyenant-keepug 5od-a
request which, in the sacred soemnes OF tnn morn
ings bapismal service have complied with accord
ing 10 its mothers appointment. we cannot uouo'
that the whole life Of this beloved one, 30 Lar 40 human
testimony can CO. has been coineldent Win ms one
great purpose and principle. We cannot DOUBT thas
Thu beloved one has found her sAkIef "ners
the storms OF hfe can beat no nole, aha
where the sorrows Of the creature must De iorgotten
forever. How ehall dare 10 speak OF the suffering
she has left behind All, who that dive " IA me aiec-
tons Of a beloved wife and mother Goes not kno"
its soothing power to minister balm 70 l4s eoosons
with oufxard cares and outward tests unceaslngiy
bring1 How diierenf-how different viii this house
aprssr 10 our friend when hereafter he cones IN from
the conflict and tusse vi this miserable eity hie 20
hear no more the voice that always s9eey welcomes
bim-to hear DO more the words Of kindness that he
always greeted him-to ind no more thai dlvR.siy
given blari that has healed thousand times ms sssF
yner. and sootbed thousand times hs anxious cares
Bessed, this day and time is the testimony OF such
complete life though in tho very morning h<s van
ishea proclaim, and al that listen To me -ili be-
Eeve, thai every eoryersatioa | have Esay Win
this beloved servant of the Lord-eoh hsE salons
involving q rsferesee to The mInuteA erecfn-
stances II domestic. eoncerzs-eyery ce.ssersaton
have lad with he7 has but exalted her IN ay esiIlna
ton, asd led more and more TO delgat N tns og-
serya,.oa OF her CHRISTIAN ak and in tl happy feel
| ing hal there wss light here shining ~ The gDds
| ard semfort Of Al to wbsm il was giysn- hhorai
be uafaifhful as pastor if did Sot testify TO tbs
| gOsd results accomplished by that aiming hghl-sc
| tie calm asd quiet management y tbs honsshoid
to The f4shful nOzsl career IA which the chhlreI
| have been taught 10 walk after her she has Eeft
memory on earth that never Perish W ale the,
remain, and her example eau never BE tor