The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-01-13

Died, on the 18th of December, at her resi-
dence at Covington, Va, Mrs. MARY JANE
PHARR, relict of the late Rev. Dion c.: Pharr,
in the CID year of her age.
On the evening OF the Sd of December, Mrs
Pharr complained of a slight indisposiion, but
EXPIRE sed the desire and Intention of going to
church to join the people OF God in the exercises
of the usual weekly prayer meeting. A member
of her family, however, dissuaded her from her
purpose. on the ground that the weather was
unfavorable, with no idea of the powerful pre-.
sence of dangerous malady. The night to her
was one OF reStlessness and pain. About four
O. clock in the morning she desired that mes
senger shonid be dispatched for the doctor. He
came and found her Suffering from an attack OF
pneumonia. he did not regard her symptoms
alarming. A female friend who waited around
her sic, and dying bed with the sef-denying de.
votion of sitter, thought her recovery proba
be- because she had waited on her before on
TWO occasions of attack from the same disease
when the symptoms were much more untavOra.
BILE On the eth, she was in state of improve
ment. according to the belief of herself AID her
friends She so continued for about three days,
when she was considered out of danger just a
week, however, from the date Of her attack her
SYMPTOMS became very alarming. The disease
was not NV hul COUSuUlIl-
ton in its last stage From this time she de-
chned rapidly until about l o'clock, p. NJ, on
the 18th, when she fell asleep in Jesus, and left
her place in the church militant for one in the
Church triumphant
She heard the announcement that she could
not recover with composure. She gave no sign
of terror or alarm. She seemed to feel. "lt is
the Lord: let him do as seemeth him good -
She expressed desire to live to see her plan in
regard TO the education of her two younger sons
eA ecuted. But her tone and manner indicated
entire resignation to the will of her heavenly
Father
She sympathized deeply with the husband OF
her youth In the great work OF promoting the
glory of God in the conversion of sinners and
in the upbuiding OF believers In faith, holiness
and good works She did much to encourage
his heart and strengthen his hands in the per-
Torrance Of the duties of the pastoral Office
She was faithful and dligent in the performance
of the duties of wife, mistress, and mother. In
1854 she was left widow with daughter and
three sons to be educated and otherwise pro.
vided tor. In this work and IN the management
of her affairs, she displayed in high degree,
knowledge, industry and energy. In all the re-
lations of life she aimed to adorn the doctrine
of God her Saviour, by the fulfment of their
duties; and well did she succeed.
Whilst the Lord bestowed upon her in large
measure the blessings of life, her cup at times
running over and her mountain standing strong,
he also led her through the deep waters OF attic
ton. She bore her greatest trials, however,
with the patience, fortitude and resignation Of a
true soldier of Jesus Christ.
Like the racer she has reached the goal, like
the mariner she has entered the haven, and like
the soldier, having fought her last battle, she
has obtained the palm of victory. Having
borne the cross on earth, she has now obtained
the crown. blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord" May the Lord sanetify Affections to
the salvation of the bereaved.