Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1873-05-29

at home as long as she could endure the thought
that her husband was ont in the storm, and start
ed for help. by attempting to reach the nearest
neighbors, quarter of q mile Tracks were
found going toward there; but the house was
drifted under-the drift being fifteen feet deep
and was forsaken1 God only knows how what
she did, she lost in the cruel storm. 1t is
less for us to try TO think, but agonzing are the
thoughts. wringing our hearts, fthat poor, low
ing wife, daughter and sister. that fond mother.
wrapping up her babe in her own wrapping,
looking at his bright eyes,, and kissing his sweet
lips. knowing it was the last time laying him
down to that long and dreamiess sleep, or hoping
that it might be he would be found alive in her
arms. and then, all alone with her God, the cold
hard ground for bed and pillow, .her sheet the
pitiless snow, and the storm-wind rudely kissing
her brow and cheek. thinking the last good bye
to husband, father, mother. brother and sister,
all of whom would so gladly have saved her.
God forgive us if in the bitterness OF grief
we do feel that it is almost more than we can
bear; that it is ''too hard,' bereft as are of
all the consultations in the death of a loved one
tenderly cared for to the last. o, may gracious
God grant that as she neared Deaths cold stream.
Jesus took hold of her hand. and that she felt, Il
viii not fear, for thou art with me.''
She was converted at Jacksonville before she
was married, and while living in Iowa, united
with the church there. They moved to Nebraska
last year in visit at home. When we talked of
religion she always expressed regrets that She
was not more earnest, faithful christian =
When bade her goodbye, on her return to Ne
braska, and kissed her sweet boy. amid sobs and
tears she said. Celeste, ie We should never meet
on earth again, we will try to meet in Heaven,
but then, couldn't think it was the last time,
and answered, Don't cry, Sonia, I'll come and
see you in your own home, sOon.'' When she
bade Mary, farewell she said she thought she
would never see her again, and it has pleased
God to take her from US all.
"sister thou art zone to rest,
Thine is earthly tomb;
But Jesus summoned thee away,
Thy Savior called thee home.
Sister, thou art gone to rest,
Thy tolls and cares are DER;
And sorrow, pain and suffering now
Shall ne'er distress thee more.
"a rest more sweet and still
Than ever the night-fall gave,
Our yearning hearts shall fill
In a world beyond the grave
There shall no tempests blow,
Nor schorching noon tide heat
There shall be no more snow,
No weary wandering feet-''
Cur hearts are torn and bleeding, but there is
| One Who can heal; who can comfort us. Judge
not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him fol
| his grace.' We will try to pray for strength
God is His own interpreter, and he will make il
! plain.' To all my beloved and bereaved friends
1 can say that the loss of dear Sonia, and Burtie
two more ties binding us to earth are broken
and NEW treasures given in Heaven.''-
| Let us give our lives to "Him who dOeth al
| things well'' and wait for the summons to ou
| weak, wandering feet to walk through the pear
ly gates and be with them forever We viii
try to trust Him, and pray that He will Civ,
| us grace sufficient for us in the day of trouble.
L CELESTE E. SCOTT.