Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-11-03
OBITUARY.


FERGUsCN-Died, at the worsham House.
on the 2lst inst, ELIZA E. FERGUsoN, ,consort
of the late James B. Ferguson, aged 70 years.
Another aged pilgrim has reached the heav-
enly shore, with her spirit untarnished BY
contact with a corrupt world. For more than
sixty years had she walked in the way of
truth and holiness, ever looking forward to
the hour when by Gods grace she should
reach the promised land, the beauties Of
which the mind Of man cannot conceive.
Though our beloved friend had reached the
advanced age Of seyenty-six years, scarcely
did it seem to Us, who knew and loved her,
that she had passed the meridian OF life.
Retaining all the buoy yancy OF youth, the re-
suit Of daily associations with the precious
little tendrils which ciung % closely around
teE' ~ was was 1hoeee etIhellt 70 feai4@e that with
her time must be short" Sharing every Joy
and grief known 80 her beloved children,
what wonder that for them the beautiful
brow never grew aged. SO entirely did She
adapt herself 10 all classes OF society, that the
humblest OF GODS creatures felt that in her
great heart there was room even for them,
Inc Ilits, light never .9 dswned SpeR her, but
TO acknowledge some new mercy and
blessing, Watched over as a tender plant
by the husband Of her youth. With an affection
unSelfish es IL was pure, 1t would seem that
her heart would have growp indineTent to
spiritual things ana ths great source from
which az good QoRes; Bat her religion was
above earthly dT0ss- Clinging to her precious
Savior, who had ever led her young feet into
the straight and narrow path. until by grsee
she rose superior to worldly temptations, save
that Of a fond idOlatry to the CHILDREN whom
God had given her. And when at last the
dark hour came-that hOurw hich saw her ne
loved husband Fad three noble sons fall, one
by one, at her side, suddenly borne from her
sight ere she knew that the messenger was
near by, then 1t was tlat her pure ehila-Iike
faith reached cut hsE hand and laid 1t firmly
"a D.
had said $ Ny grace shall be sufficient for
yuu.' Meekiy she bent beneath the rod
feeling that in the devoted affection OF his re-
naming children there was sim cause for
gratitude and praise. As one joy fled another
came, and rm in his conviction of tutv and
devotion, her youngest born stood slObly forth
to succor and bless The begeaved Inather. AS
faithful sentinel be stood At his post doing
battle with the world f0F many a year before
manhood had set his seal upon his brow
leaving no W3ut uneared for, nc wish ungrat-
flied. And as we, with the beloved son and
daughters. stood around that beautiful bistl OF
death, We could but think how sweet must
be their reflections with Gods help we have
done our duty, and striven to make herlffe a
precious memory OF loving words and kind
acts" To her bereaved family sha Eas left a
legacy, more Precious than the diamonds
which gem the kingiy crown TO her dear
grandchildren, each one OF which Was the
object OF heY morning and evening prayers.
the record Of her life viii De one 10 which
they may ever refer with pride and happiness.
And TO the aged servant. iN whose arms she
was borne when helpless hahe. bBt who now
survives her what shall N.5 saya Yes, many
a long year has she been weary OF her pii-
grimage, Frag1Ds only that sha whom we
1oGrQ might be permitted % close her ewes
IA death; but with bleeding heart she must
Still taFry until her Savior calls her home
Well may the tears chase themselves down
her aged cheek, for yeas deceased earthly
friend has passed ta her long last resi-. Think
ing Of you, qaIipg Tor you with her latest
breath, no shah take her plaoe9 We would
not have Il Rlled, dear departed saint, for we
sbali ever feel that at oar table and cur Are
side an angel, even that Of our beloved
mother and friend, fingers with to guide rs
safely home te God and heaven. eaNer