The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-01-27
W. fast by the Grea, white Throne. As the star

flows fast by the Great white Throne. AS the star
the light OF the approaching morning grows pale.
and finally yanishes from our sight, only To glow
with new ard brighter radiance as the evening
shades again return. so the lamp OF her life gradu,
ally grew dim earth, the light OF tho eternal
morning. In all It's untold glory dawned upon her
soul. May the mantle which she wore, fall upon,
and forever abide with those that remain, that
when the Fathers summons shall come to them.
they may hear Il with the same peace aud with the
same peace, and with the same sweet antiepatlons.
leave these earthly scenes to spend with her In the
"house with many mar sions" an eternal rest.
RsqHisseat in pace!
In saco, on Monday, January 81, after three days
Illness, Abby NJ. PeIsOn, daughter OF the late sam.
uel and Sarah Hill Pierson OF Biddeford, aged 81
years n months.
She was baptized and admitted to the church un.
der the pastoral care OF tho Rev. Jason Whitman,
In 1852 and by her uniform falthtuness and sincere
devotion 10 the great interests and objects Of the
church has commended herself TO the esteem and
affection Of Its successive ministers and members.
Her feelings were naturally ardent, and hernery'
Gus organization irritable. But by chrlstlaniaith
and an habitual sedulOus use OF christian means,
she was enabled 10 exercise 20 remarkable degree,
habitual self control, and To preserve an anna
BILE and cheerful spirit under many trying eircum'
stances OF her life.
Well known to her acquaintance, and worthy OF
msntion, Is the unwearied fidelity with which she
gave herself to the care OF her aged parents, who
during the prolonged inhrmities OF their latter
years received constant help and cheer from her
strong dial attachment and watchiul attentions.
She had an extraordinary love OF flowers, ana
cultivated them with singular success. The little
back.garden OF the old family mansion In Bidde-
ford was always bright with the first blossoms Oh
spring and retained its full richness and brilancy
till her dllgent exertions could no longer protect
II from the heavy frosts OF autumn. And she wasas
lavish In the generous distrbntlon OF her choicest
beauties, as she was devotedly fond OF them,
At each monthly communion, while flowers last
cd, the table OF her Lord received floral Offering
ofaiIectlon from her hands, which many from year
TO year enjoyed. without knowing the source from
which they came
She loved children, and was loved by them. She
loved the Sunday school ofwhich she was for many
years an active and faithful member,
For year or two past. her falling health has led
her friends TO anticipate the departure which has
at length taken place suddenly, and to which she
had looked forward with peaceful hope and JOYFUL
spring abides aud never whitening flowers" She
has gone TO the Pastor OF her early ahectlons-t0
the sister whose death she so deeply mournedi TO
her beloved parents TO- the good Shephe5d whom a,
company Ofthe pure and good, whose father Is IN
heaven. blessed arc the dead who die In the Lord
pED-In this city. Jan. G, Rufus s., youngest SON
Of Mr. lothian Emery, aged II years and lOmonths.
The deceased died suddenly, living only 20 hours
after being removed from the place where he had
been living 10 his own home. SO rapidly had dis
ease accomplished It's work. and so unexpectedly
did death summons Runaway, that but little time
was len for reflection, but he conscious to the
last, and expressed himself willing TO die Rufus
was good son. as all acquainted with him can tes-
tify, universally beloved by all who knew him.
for his many amable qualities, his memory will
long be cherished by his OF afflicted father, and re-
naming brothers us well as by those who manifest
ed so much sympathy for him and his family In
their attendance on his funeral. His funeral SER
vices were conducted by the writer assisted by the
Rev. MIR. Peabody, at the South BiddefOrd vi. T.
Church. on Sunday, sth inst, where many OF both
congregations evinced their sympathy and inter-
est by their attendan Q.
Tie remembrance and consideration OF such sud-
den deaths, the removal OF the young from our
mdst-cut down in the prospect Of long life ana
usefulness, the sunderng OF tho ties or our nature
the separation of friends-remind us OF tho iraity
of all earthly things and the Importance or prepar
that we so improve the gracious means afforded u.s.
the time allotted that we may be prepared Tor our
summons aud then whether we are called SUD.
denly or otherwise, we shall he prepared to meet
H. May that grace which only Is able to support
the wifeless husband aud mOthcress sons, be theirs
10 enjoy and may the associates aud acquaintan-
ces Of the deceased he so warned by his death as 10
make all needed preparation for their own. q, 7.
In this city, 22d inst, Frank, son of Geo. Kicker,
aged7 mos.
In Kennebunkport, 22d, Martha Davis, II years
In Wells, Jan. IL, Orissa f. daughter of Enoch and
Lois Stewards, aged months and 10 days. same
day, Mary A. aged years and months, and Ever
EFT w.. aged year 10 mos. and 10 days, only ehilu
rem OF Cas-. III. and Marcia A. Seawarts. .
At 81. Thomas, Dec. Is, Of yellow fever. Elias Il
Seayey of IslesbOro Me-, first officer OF ship Inter-
national, and son of Mr.. Rufus seavey. OF saco,
aged u.
ton, v. H., in 1855, and lived widow about 20
years.
about 81 years.