Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-29
For the Delaware Republican.
IN MENnRIAM

nest, delivered by Mrs. Hannah NJ. Hates, in
10 Bethel NJ. p. Church, Pennsgrove, New
,rsey, on Tuesday evening, February 27th,
1876. Il
Tie memory Of the just lie blessed Having
aished the days of their probationary allot- =
lent, add completed their pilgrim journey, 4
hey rest from their labors, and their works ,
i've after them, 10 the grateful remembrance
t those who have been the recipients of the
influence and fruits of their holy living. The
fragrance Of their divinely inspired lives, per-
umes the pathway Of those who live after
hem and shed transcendent light on the des-
inies OF mankind. Such is the memory Of
me who lived aud died among us. One whose
,ame has become a household word In the
in which che lived and died, and
40 We gaze upon the rising mound that marks
the place where her mortality 10 sepultured in
yonder sacred spot, we are reminded OF the
rare virtues, christian Eraces, uuwearied be-
nevolenee, aud exemplary piety OF the saints |
Mary Ann Guesti The worlds Redeemer, |
Jesus OF Nazareth, the Son of God, during the |
days OF His incarnation "went about doing
good," and in this exhibition OF the practical
character OF his divine mission, became an ex
ample TO his disciples. In the imitation of this
example, she gave unquestionable evidence of
true dscipleship, for she was "always aboun-
ding in the work Of the Lord" Her sphere of
uutiriug lbersliiy knew no crcumscribed
bou ndaries, save those defined by the law of
Christian charity. She was An angel OF mercy
who admin istered to the necessities OF the
needy, and with the magic wand OF her geu-
| erous impulses, she touched and warmed the
heart Of the poor, causing the great soul OF
suffering humanity to pUlbate in unison with
| her own, and made the desert places OF want
| AID poverty, TO bud and blossom as the rose.
| Her disembodied spirit as II stands before the
| iuh a a
glorious rewar d. and ia gathering the ripe
fruits of lite OF Christian lioeraiity, while
| upon her rest the smiles OF Him who left the
| glory He had with the Father from the begin
mug, and descended to the aboies OF men to
preach His gospel to the poor, who assures
her that iuasmuch as she did good unto one of
the least OF His creatures, she has done it un
to Him.
The body of Christ, the Church of the living
Gsd was her Chief delight. IL WAS to her the
| Holy OF Holes. and in her alta chmenis to all
| its ordinances and means OF grace, 1t may be
truly sail, she dwelt all the days OF her life in
the mouse OF the Lord, and Inquired in his holy
temple; and now in death she sleeps bsneath
| its holy shadow.
| The Sabbath School she priI ID AS au extes-
sive mud fertile vineyard, 10 which she could
successfully work for the Lord OF the harvest.
She recognized 1t as tho nursery OF the church
and OF her labors in this department, il. ma y
well ind mertoriously be said, that she was Il
faithful and conscientious christian educ stor,
training infant minds for heaven, and mould.
| lug human character ia the mould of lblical
| truth, iuigredsing il with the impress OF the
divine approval. She is now 10 ipiug gls-.
rious reward, and 10 the day OF q aal restitution
ot all things, many olive plants will DE found
budding and blossoming 10 the orchard Vi Par.
adise, which were pruned and nurtured by her
holy hands in The garden OF the church.
| Throughout eternity the pattering of iutau
lert upon the go!d-payed streets OF tue y 3w
JeIusaiem will TALL upon her ear as sweet mu
sici and will swell the volume and melody Of
her own songs ct eternal priase. Many re
deemed spirits will shine Hs bright gsms o
diamond setting in The crown OF her rejoicing
The ministers of the gospel OF ths grace o
God were warmed aud led by the fires au,
table OF her hospitality, and always received
from her the fostering care aud kindness OF
mother In Israel. She was the preachers
TREAD and entertained them as the ministers
OF the everlasting ooV4nAnt. Her house wa.
TO the evangelist what the home Mary
Martha and Lazarus was 10 The blessed Re
, deemer, and in years to come, when they Visi
yonder Tomb they will gather around it, an,
, shed tears OF lore NJ IA, Master did at tht
grave OF Lazarus, while all who witness the,
, baptism OF aha1tiOn, will e4caim, "behol,
. how they loved hsr"
She was consiJ:ent ULristlan-a pure phi
- lanthropist, saGctihed huma1itarian- "A Low
n ing wife afectionSte aunt AID popula
N neghbor.
a We gather around her grave tonight. W
% % oapuse II with our tears, aud indulge tn
christian hope of "A blest Reunion with her Il
?. the morning OF the earth's deIiyeranee froI
:, the power and dominion OF death and ID
A. grave, when the rising hillock that keep
watch over the clOds Of Garth that rest 6
!, swsetiy upon hes bosom shall open, and Mar
= Ann Guest come forth, shouting, 40 grav
a where Is thy victory For II we believe thu
Jesus died and rose again, even so than als
= which sleep il Jesus WAL aod bring wi
% him.
IN saint in CHRIST with spirits just,
/. Her body sleeps i'll holy dust,
/, Beneath the ear.h's green sujl
/. She sings IN white her suT .rihgs Ger
l. And dwells with Chri,t Iorevermord
la unison with her t,Dl