Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-08-12
TIL. Death OF n Christian Lady.

MRS. NANCY INGALLS,. vile of Justice Aspin'
wall, died at Albany, June goth, aged siNty-eight
years. II is with feelings OF unf,ignedl egretthat
we record the death of this worthy woman. She
was native 81 salem, \. H., and one of a family
of eleven children. one brother, faithful min
lister of God. has in many places pointed out
the Straight aud narrow way that leadeth unto
life cternal'-at one time she contemplated going
with him ms missionary to China, but the plan
being opposed by her mother, she desisted. Dur
ing the first years of her marriage she resided In
Fall River Mass, where all her associates became
very strongly attached To her. For the last twen
ty.three years she has lived In Albany and by
her devoted life aud Christian deeds endeared her
self to all with whom she mingled. Having gwen
her he art 10 her saviour in her yosthtul days she
was devoted Christian and teacher in the sab
bath School forty.nine years. She was always
cheerful and happy, dispensing smiles OF sunshine
and happiness to all. In her death her husband
and friends have sustained an irreparable loss
she started March 18th, to visit some friends re-
siding at Hyde Park, Mass, and remained win
them four weeks. Towards the last OF her Visit
her health began to fail, and her friends, anxious
t. relieve her, wished to procure the best medical
aid, which she gently but drmly opposed thanking
them for their kindness. but seeming TO think that
God alsnc DC it was His wiz could restore her TO
health. She returned to her home at Albany in
April very much exhausted from the effects of her
journey But although weak in body. her mind
and love for the cause of Christ were as strong rs
ever. The Sabbath ai>er her return prayer
ting was held at her house In which 'hc took
an active part leading In prayer rs soon as Il was
srsN-. A. HAL al Inn ~
cured and her devoted husband and friends did
all in their power to mitigate her pain and engthen
out her little cord of life. Bat all To no purpose
She bore her -uisrngs with Christian hcroism, ard
while rackcd with pgin would ask her husband 10
pray with her, after which she would remark thai
she felt better and sometimes would sink away in
10 peaceful slumher. Her only dread of death
WAS in leaving her husband. She had no fear for
the unknown future. The day before she died che
requested her husband 10 sing "Therc il Rest for
the Weary" aud ''My Days are Gliding swiftly
by" He complied with her request in trembling
voice. She observed his agitation and endeaVored
with words of Christian comfort TO console him
telling him IL would be but short time ere he,
too would cross the river. and meet her In her
heavenly home, where there is no parting nor
death. \ li,tle before sunrise the Death Angel
came and her freed spirit winged its flight to that
band OF loved ones who have gone before, aud
who are inhabiling a tabernacle that cannot be
dissolved, but building of Cod, house not
made with hands, eternal in the heavens. This
sad bereavement will lal heavily upon her hus.
band who is now LEFT to tread the journey Of life
alone, berei OF her ever ready sympathy and coun-
sells May God in His insnite goodness grant aim
and her friends also. that divine resignation which
will enable them 10 say, Thy will be done May
her sweet aud gentle influence permeate every
heart, and her memory continue sacred m the
heart, of those she loved. l.. r. IL.