The south-western., 1861-08-07

/ How WE SHOULD Acr IN PEEsENcE OF the
DYNG---It is most solemn and very impressive
SCENE TO witness the departure OF immortal spir
r from the body into the world of spirits and to de
mean ourselves properly such an occasion is very
desirable 1t would seem that the character Of such
scene would suggest at once the prophecies becoming
de&th room; but fact which has painfully no
ted by some whose duties call them often to the dying
be@, that persons sometimes houghtIc least
mistaken IN their views OF proprety such time.
may reasonably suppose that while is often the
that persons entirely unconscious in their dying
mehtsnany others are fully conscious and iceuly sen
stiFe to every thing that occurs, and others in
confused of mind which may or may not be afcc
teddy outward things. many cyenti would seem thar
theoIl0wing considerations niisht not be out OF place
J.. Let there be no more persons in the room thaR
are nece5sary unless by special rcqucsto the dyngone
Bu5 if there should be large number OF rclHNes aDF
friends let them come two tiue aud retire
>, In walking across the room, let i be dene slowly
and softly.
3: Let those who are in the room be seated and
some distance from the patient unless it be or TIVE
deaf friends who can control their feelings BY all
means avoid crowdipg round the bed.
4, Avoid ELL mpertnent questions to the dying one,
suc3 as >'Do YOU know mes" How do you feel now?'
and even questions as to religious bad better
be dispensed with unless the is very clear one
Lii general it is best to allow the patient speak his
motion
s. Let there be as little conversation possible and
tFatin a subdaed tone.
Isl Is raay not be amiss for some one present occa
siPnay quote appropriate passage of scripture,
veise of hymn.
H. tI the patient desires it, is sufficiently calm
prayer offered briefly and in low tone is always in
place.
s. Let there be no sobbing or violent demonstra
tionsyin the room nor within hearing If any cannot
contGol themselves let them be removed
O. inappropriate orfavorite hymn or part of hymn
supg, especially the request of the departed one is
quite. in place and would be very soothing to many
Doubtless the kind words and offices of dear friends
mstbe comforting to the spirit in its struggles with
diso:yng nature; but in many instances would be
far butter for the poor sufferer to go on through the
dark waters than TO be annoyed dying people
times are Friends would often be far better employ
edin distant room on their knees than be engaged
as tbdy are Especially would avoid that torturing
pr6ees of asking those whose evidence have been
disputabe after they speechless hold up their
haId as further sign of victory when no omore isneed
ed {h strnd upon the verge of the eternal world with
soem awe as you your friend going down into the
dark ater Of death; and only give him ali the con
so8tiqn you can, but just that moment take look
beyond present things, such you are unaceustomed
TO Vol Southern Christian Advocate
Al FREAk or gArURE.-A cat in the family of Mf
Mckinney of Hardin county, KY, gave birth to four
kittsng one day last week. all which were adoined to-
getserlby Hgament resembling that which unites the
arbe.e twins 1t is remarkable also that the heads OF
n the heads