National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-07
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OF his age.
8 lie was born at Kensington, \. H., June
n i's9' eldest son of Rev. Naphtali Shaw a ma
OF liberal education aud excellent character
for twenty years pastor OF the CONGREGATIONS
Church IN that town. His mothers made
name was Mary Crafts The Rev. Mr. Sha,
removed, with his family. from Kensiugton {
Bradford IN the wear 1919. and settled dow
on desirable farm which he had there pur
chased. The family then con sisted of the ia
rents two sons aud n daughter OF that fam
NY the subject of this notice was the last sur
vivor' All. while living, gave good eyidenc.
VI pie'y ana died sustained by the hope Of 4
blessed Immortality How comforting, t,
thihk oi an entire family safely gathered IL
cndles, blessedness.
from his childhood our friend was diligently
instructed IN religious knowledge, and taught
10 Tear God aud keep his commandments
Under this good influence he became AN ex.
rlnplary aud highly estimable young man II
is not known that he ever contracted any OF
the bad habits ~ common among young men.
! The common use OF tobacco and Intoxicating
liquors, Sabbath breaking, protane swearing.
lounging about IN places OF public resort, aud
wasting time and money in dissipatng aause.
mcnts, were thing, which he abhoried. lie
was always Ia be found ou the side of morality
aud good order.
lie was lover of his country. aud with all
loya! aud good citizens rejoieed heartily in it,
recent dciveran,e from the s-.r---ss Of slavery
IN the preservation OF its integrity; in its in.
creasing righteousness, Intelligence strength
aud high standing among the nations
His candor and kindness and strict regard
Tor verdutN, Justice, iairnes. aud fdithfulness.
IN all transactions with his fellow men, we're
admirable. He had through life. healthy
appetite for reading; ana ia that way accu-
inulated a good store of useful kno yiedgc. In
youth he was, for several winters occupied,
successfully, in teaching; and, through life. |
felt interested in the right odu, alton and
training of children and Young people. For |
twen'y-three years, he uihci,ted as a Trustee
of Bradford Academy; and for six years of .
that time as Treasurer of the board
Bat none nor all of these things did he con.
slider "A substitute for personal pety and a vi.
tai union with HI, saviour. Daring II ,erie, of
religious meeting. attended with great power,
about the beginning OF the year 1897 he and
MS beloved wife became hopefully converted
ind without delay united with the Con2rega-
-Iouai Church; and from that period to the
termination OF their destined course on earth.
heir path was like the shining HIGHT, which
lineth more and more. unto the perfect dav
In 1889, this christian brother wa chosen
Deacon. in the church 10 which he belonged.
ud tor about tweaty-seNen years 50 perform A.,
d the duties of his office as to purchase to
imself a good degree, and great iirmness, if
ot boldness, in the fifth which i, i'll Christ
rsus The failure OF his health induced him 4;
q resign about five Years before his decease
When about hfty-six years of age. under Il
ceiling of increasing inGrnity, Dea Shaw ex- '
hanged his farm for a pleasant home in the
llIdge, close by his accustomed place of pub
c worship, wishing 10 live. with his family,
ore at ease Oh the comfortable means with Il
hlch divine providence had furnished him.
During the last ten or twelve years OF his
L. his ontteriugs, undor' pplicated ailments :,
ere, IN some measure. almost incessaut and
his friends alarming. still his peace of
ND wa, Ikea river, stea,ily flowing. and IN y
easing III lis course. lie knew in whom he I,
'iievcd. and felt ihat his life wa hid with -
mist in God. His Tiie. who had long been -
h IN as "A miui-teTns angel was called sud '"
My away littIc over two years before his u
N departure. Thence onward, lis nsan
rthly supporter and eoinso ter WAS his be-
'rd daughter the last sur, living member OF .,
family. who. with admirable loving kind
- and lila duty, minis,s.frd To his wants, -
y and night, Till hi, energies, both bodily
d mental finally failed. i'll the valley ana IN
idow of death, aud he passed away to his J
4veul, ,est to be brighter and stronger. sas
more happy. in the service Of his God
IN 1t was possible IL be while ON earth.
hat was on Friday evening aud on the
'seqnent Nonday during a violent snow
I'm, Ia ,,,,...,t .;. ...Il, yO
all gathering of devoted friends. who " sh- -
80 hail.c,; thir profound respect for the Il
eased, and heartfelt sympathy Tor the esii-
be daughter, in lsrs deep attlctiup and pc n
ar loueluo-e. wa
a view of The death Of ihis believed ~ervatt
Tod, and The deaths OF others like him, who
: pid succo selon have Gently lecn called -.
" fem "a ir several spheres of usefulness. Oy,
are moved t. uDite with the r,ahni>t in the L.
OILS cry, "Fclp, Lort! for the godly man A..
eth Tor the faithful fail from among the Du,
tlreu of men, NJ X Bar