The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-09-18
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OBITUARY.
"Tbe chamber where the coed man meets HE
fate
Ia privileged beyond the common walk
OfWrtuous lite, quite IN the verge Of heaven
The friends who ministered TO the
wants of Mr.. Edward Manley, during the
brief illness which, on the 10th inst, ter
minated his mortal life at the age of 81
wears, were often reminded of the lines
above. Among those were few whose
acquaintance with himself and family ex-
tended over half century. They knew
him as the eldest of several brothers and
sisters, whose early training was marked
with care aud fidelity by intelligent
Christian parents.
In the earlier part of his sickness he
was commended for his patience while
suffering from acute disease, and remind
ed that he was early taught to rule his
own spirit when i'll as when in health.
Yes, was the reply; aud | should like to
tell Won about a book | studied, which
was largely instrumental, teaching Inc
self-knowledge and selfcontrol. | do not
remember the author, but have never
lost the impression deepened, doubtless,
by my faithful teacher, Rev. Stephen
Martindale.
On another occasion, when speaking OF
the course pursued by his parents in the
education of their children, he observed
that some IN the community supposed
that himself, brothers and sisters were
restrained too much, while dependent
upon their parents, but, said he, if
thought so at any time, it was not long.
have uniformly honored their Iudg-
ment, which provided a valuable store OF
books and periodicals, instead of sur
plus of light reading and Improbable
amusements.
When asked if he was anxious as to
the result of his Illness, which was stead
ily resisting medical treatment and the
best Of nursing from his faithful wife and
other members Of his household, he an.
swered, "N0t on my own account;
sometimes have a momentary dread oil
the sting of death" referring doubtless to
the physical suffering which sometimes
attends the dissolution of soul and body.
He next spoke Of the happiness IN reserve
for those who die in the Lord
Said his faith was strong and he trusted
purely in Christ. | have no doubts Oh
fears concerning eternity.
Owing to the nature Of his disease he
conyersed but little, nor was il needful
In matters temporal and spiritual he had
set his house in order, and had right to
feel that he was going home to die no
more.
His funeral was attended the following
Sabbath, a large number coming to hs
pleasant mansion on the occasion. The
services were appropriate and affecting
A goodly number OF those present had
few hours previous, been up to tic
sanctuary to meet the Lord Jesus al
his owu table, from thence to another
house OF mourning, where the infant babe
had died The pastor reminded his peo-
pie Of the frequent visits made by tho
Angel OF Death in this community during
the twelve months Just closing.
The choir, in subdued and tender
voices, sang the beautiful words 81
would not live always" and closed with
those which speak Of the "realms Of tht
blesi.' ID. >. b.
Died in sandsa'e Vt, oa Thnreaay, septem
0 =
To all, who are acquainted with The
/ history Of Sandgate and its Inhabitants
/ the name of "Miss Viuap is as familiar az
a household word. Alone she lived ID
I her little cottage by the church, weaving
/ her carpets and tending her flowers, year
ID aud year out A friend and helper
was she 10 all No sickness Of mind OF
/ body for which she bad not a remedy,
and before the frOsts Of age gathered sG
/ thickly upon her, her place was oftenesl
/ by the bedside Of the sick and the dying
The little school children loved her, and
I no treat was considered greater than q
visit re- "Miss Nina." As for me, ms
earliest rccolcctions are Of being carried
Ia her arms, aud ! offer gladly his tri-
/ butte 10 her memory. A short time since,
white calling npou her, she said 10 me,
speaking Of her home, which she feared
must DO sold. 81 shall stay here, MI,
year, and then / know not where / may
go:p bat now cover the river" We trust
she has q newer, better home, which she
may inhabii forever.
Her sickness was short Kind hands
ministered unto her, aud as the day
closed Der life went out. Many tears
lefi az Htf EfuNN. ~ EHtu 3HG tEtiElhBeiEl
some act or word Of kindness,
And now desolaie look has come over
the little house. The curtains are drawn,
the door Is padiocked, the gate Is barred,
aud. away up IN The graveyard, her work
Mi finished. the good woman sleeps. For
her, old age aud sickness no more she
shall know endless youth and freshness
forever. NJ. a. II.
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