The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1870-06-16
DIED.

OF Bronchitis, in Portland, Ohio, June 8, 1870,
MARGARET JANE, wife of r. w. JONES, and
daughter Of Evan and Susan EvapS of Madison
township, Jackson county, Ohio.
She was born Sept. lst, 1887, and in early life
was blessed with religious training. She joined
the NJ. f. Church when about 10 years of age, and
lived n consistent member until her death. Her
health began to fail her about two years before
her death. This her friends discovered by her
loss of flesh general debility and soon after her
loss of voice. Herfriends, becoming alarmed at
her situation, all things thought advisable were
resorted to in order to check the progress of the
disease. The skill Of some of the best physicians
both in Cincinnati and of her own county, was
procured, but all would not avail; "Death en-
tered, and there was no defence" and gradually
sinking, month after month, at last her sands Of
life went out, and Mrs. Jones calmly feel asleep
in hope of glorious Immortality.
Under all the circumstances of life whether
of prosperity or adversely, in sickness or in
health, she always manifested patient and
confiding spirit-ever desirous to conSecrate her.
self and family to the service of her blessed Sa-
vior; and for about six months prior to her
death she would frequent her place of worship
alone, and there in silent conservation devote
herself reverently to God. When asked why she
did so, she replied, ~ go there to pray for my
three little children, as that will be their place
of early schooling, and give them to the Lord,
that He may teach them in the way of life, as
this is about all can do for them" Some time
before her death she desired that her children
should receive chFistian baptism. Accordingly
arrangements were made and on the 22d of May
the Rev. Mr.. Cartich administered the ordin-
ance, after which she appeared to feel that she
had done all that she could do.
Some time previous to her DEATH she delight
ed in hearing the scriptures read, in singing the
songs of Zion, and oft repeating, such as, ~ am
on my journey home," &C.; "When this poor
body lies moldering in the grave;" o sing to me
of Heaven" and in her rejoicings exclaimed
80 bless the Lord want to go, My suffering
time will soon be over. Blessed be Jesus all
doubts are removed. fear death no more. II
cannot hurt me. am ready to go. Jesus is
here. am safe"
On Monday and Tuesday, she calmly arranged
for her "death"-giving the care of her little ones
strictly in charge of their father and friends
with her dying request as to the manner in
which they should be raised. Also, the manner
of her interment, the minister to conduct her
funeral services, and selecting as text for thu
occasion, Job 18TH and 2Gth, and lst Corinthians
| 18th and 55th.
On being asked why she had selected two ver-
ses she replied, ~ have been sick so long, a.
times have suffered so much, that am reduced
to almost nothing; and although after 'my
skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh
shall see God,"-I shall see him in all his work
in all his glory. shall see why suffer So
And to her husband, ~ shall see why must
now leave you and the little children. Yes,
shall know it ALL" Then, 40 Death, where il
thy sting? o grave, where is thy vlctory7"
Thus with strong confidence in the merits o
her Redeemer and all fear of death banished
she fingered until two o'clock June Sd, when
she said, "Now the Lord will let me suffer nC
more" When spoken to she said, ~ cannot
see," and in o moment longer that devoted
Christian lady slept in Jesus.
On Monday, June 9th, q large congregation
collected at her residence, and after religious SER
vices, formed in procession and escorted her re-
mains to the place chosen for interment, where
three brothers, sister, and many friends min
gle their dust with hers, until the Resurrection
morn, when the triumph over death will be
complete. L. A. ATKINSON