Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-22
For the Delaware Republican.

Died, at the residence of his mother, No 20
North Seventh street, Philadelphia, November
2sth, 1855, Abraham Alice, of Consumption,
aged 81 years, months and IL days.
Gene to bis long home, that herter land
consecrsted forever to Gods holy love, bliss
full in ell the purity and angelic lovliness which
Is not found at the trophy Of the tomb. but in
tie resurrection OF lite, where just men are
made perfect. Our departed friend obtained
forgiveness of his sins sud became a happy
convert previous to his death Through al
his lingering sickness he manifested meek
spirit and was ever gentle and corteons
towards those who administered to his wantl
He suffered but few weeks, and during the
time his suferings were alleviated by his
strong trust in his Heavenly Father. and the
heart kept warm by the loving acts of mother
sister and friends, who ever stood beside MIN,
rendering sentiment of sympathy, which was
so devoted that il filed the mind full OF beau
ty and hope. His whole life was one Of be-
usvolence, sincerity and br1tberly kindness.
Those who knew him maintained str;ctseuse
of respect for him, and they mourn tho death
of him cut off SO early in the morning OF
manhood, and upon his memory are led to ex.
patiate ia the peculiar fancy Of the eulogist
whose harmonious tones endow the remem-
| brauce Of the loved with an impassioned worth
that know no wants. The remains of Abraham
Alice were brought from Philadelphia aud in
erred Ia the family ourying ground at Duck
| Creek, near Smyrna, on Saturday, the I'd OF
December. The near and dear friends stood
| around the grave of the eudeared one, and
they laid him beneath the dem mp turf their
hearts bleeding with grief for the loss Of ono
so dear. Alas, who can tell how dear The
mother deprived of her only son, the sister OF
her only brother, the friend of the last friend
ships treasure. None but those who have
felt the loss of those they have loved can tell
the slightest pain, the pressure of sorrow. and
Of the aching heart that brushes them down
almost down 10 the grave, producing a sadness
that would be lovely If ended in the blessed
ness of death. large concourse of friends
are left to iamentthe loss OF one 70 full of Isl
ful tenderness. The many pleasant past times
they have spent with him can be duly appre-
oiated snd rscollected bv those who revere nee
his name, and the last silent look is ever to be
impressed upon the minds for ever. In the 81 =
| lencs oil death there beamed smiie which WA
so fHed and holy, that it appeared as il the re-
| Election of heaven WAS upnu that mp-hia brow
| oh, thou much adored one
Hsw shall we mourn thee, with lofty trust
Our life's immortal birthright form alb owe,
With a glad faith, whose eye ~ track the JUS
Through shades and mysteries lifts glance o
love,
And yet can weep, for nature thus deplores
The friend that leaves US, though FOR happier
ii shores.
Let us softly, gently and tenderly speak o
him. When at the footstool OF prayer let u
remember his dying words. When gathered
, around the domestic Preside and the memory
Of other years are brought to us, let him stil
, be dear to us. Memory has many cells, an
> the sweetest of them are when the loved ant
beloved are brought TO mind, for love forms
happy chain, but how soon broken.
Aud to those who are sad because he is no
with them
"Know God 10 everywhere -
Through all the vast infnitude OF space;
A. His command the furious tsmpests rise
!. He tells the world Of waters where to soar,
, And at His bidding winds and waves are cain
: In Him, not in an arm OF fesh, you trust;
In him whose love has never failed,
You place your confidence"
Raymoud's Neck, CARRIE P.