Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-07-29
OFRITYyA RY.

DEATH, the Unsuitable and unconquerable King
of Terrors, has again visited our land, and taker
from our midst brave young heart whose pres
ence will be sadly missed in his weeping, stricken
household. Death is at all times painful, bu
surely it becomes doubly so, when surrounded by
circumstances so peculiarly sad and. mysterious
MS those which attended the untimely departure
of our young friend, D. W. HOLLOWAY, who
breathed his last on the 18th of May, aged q
years.
For some months previous to his death, DoUG
seemed greatly depressed, both in mind and body
and was strangely indifferent and silent, for one
usually so active and cheerful. Life, with its
busy cares and clashng business, lost its interes
to him, and he seemed only to be preparing for
tho great change, that he alone anticipated SO
soon.
A few days, however, before his last illness, he
secmed.more lilo himself-took liSelier interest
in things around him manifested tenderer care
and love towards his wife and little ones and OH
Sunday, dressed himself with special care and
attended preaching. at Fellowship Church. From
there, in company with his father, he went to
Augusta, and on his return, just as ne reached
the home.of his childhood, the Pale Messenger
summoned him and before an absent mother
and loving wife could reach him, the spirit OF
their loved one went back to Him who gave II.
At home-and yet to die without tender mother
to watch overhissdying bed and tell her BOY OF
Sweet Heaven! To die--and yet be denied q
Last look at The pale, sweet face of the young
wifs, who would have given her life-bood for her
Darling! To die-and yet not even sister near
to catch a lingering look from the dark eyes OF
IN only brother, ere,they closed forever. Only
one fond hear. was near, and with his arms clasp
cd tightly around that faithful fathers form, the
dying boys immortal soul went Home.
Kind friends AMI relatives met and suy2athized
with the bereayed ones, and many, very many,
followed him to the tomb.
Farewell DOUG we trust that you have found
asctter.and happier home "beyond the River,
swhere the wicked cease from troubling and the
weary are ut rest"
THE WlDow's FRIEND.
SANG his first song with the angels in glory
everlasting, oa the 2Sth day OF June, FhANClo "
pICKENS, second darling son Of DR.. and Mrs.
WN. M. BURT. whose bright eyes closed in death
ut Edgewild ,Bosser Parish, La, after an illness
of only twenty-four hours; aged five years and
threc months" Fiat uo'untastua !"
{" Anothe- han l is beckoning us
Another call is given,
And elows once more with angel steps
The patlrthat leads to Heauen."
nv bright! my beautiful! my own
God called thee Home,
And ioyously in radiance smiling,
Beyond, above, all mortal soilng,
Whitley pure thy bright soul shining
Rays of Gods love intertwinns
His will bo done
NV FRANK, lost treasure! brightest one
God called thee Home.
And high above the storm that's breaking
MY heart in twain, thy smile is waking,
Calmly, brightly, ever beaming,
Angel of.my anguished dreaming!
His will be done!
NV little lamb! my own! my oval
God called thee Home.
My earth lost lamb His bliss behodng
To His loving bosom folding
Thee forever Oh pray, my darling,
For the stricken one who Bore thee,
That peace at last TO her be given,
And strength from thy bright home in Heaven,
To say "Thy will be DONE"