Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-01-11

nevOlence was another marked character
istic, as the poor, the old and the intirm
all around and near the asylum-grOundsI
will tearfully bear witness. With great
responsibilities and heavy burdens at
home, she would nevertheless manage
to make a spare moment, either day or
night, to visit and succOr her needy and
distressed neighbOrs. When cholera pre-
vailed last summer, she spent night af-
ter night with the sick and dying. And
when the yellOw-feveT spread its pail
over the city, she withheld not her min
istTations of comfort and love from the
stricken ones, until persuaded by friends
that in thus trying to save or soothe
these, she was greatly haZardihg the
lives of those Immediately under her
care and protection. She was specially
kind to ministers of the Lord Jesus
Christ; and | doubt if there be one
among US, whom she knew personally,
but has in his house some token of her
regard, and of her own handiWork.
In my own house there are several of
these tokens, but none so greatly priced
as tie silent comforter, with its cheer
ing promises. These, and numberless
other acts of kindness, evidence the
spirit of love which filled her heart and
controlled her life. She, like Dorcas of
old, was full of good works and aims
deeds which she did / was surprised,
last Sabbath morning, by one of her
boys coming for me, saying she was
sick, very sick. / returned with him,
and found her extremely Ill. | prayed
with her. In response to inquiries, she
answered, Jesus is with me- She
was suffering greatly, but in full posses
sion of her mental faculties, and enjoy
ing the solace that comes of a steadfast
triumphing faith in Christ, the resurrec-
ton to come, After supper, again vis-
tied her; found her weaker, and
evidently passing away. I repeated
The Lord is my shepherd and
she continued: Il shall not want
and in this way the twenty-third psalm
was reeited. I then recited: In my
fathers house are many mansions;'
and she completed the verse. asked:
is the Savior with you% She answered,
Yes Then, how do you feel?' 4
am but poor simple creature; but
Jesus is precious saviOr;' and added,
If my work is done, / am ready to
CO. Doubtless she was thinking of the
words Of Christ in his last prayer with
his disciples: Il have finished the
work thou gavest me to do;' or of
Paul: L have finished my course, 1
have kept the faith. HencefOrth there
| is laid up for me a crown of righteous
ness, which the Lord, the righteous
| judge, shall give nee at that day; and
not to me only, but unto all them also
that love his appearing In this faith
and love our beloved sister departed this
life. =
| We have each q work to do? Are YOU
| no frnrr ar1x- IL hs
| completed? Who will be taken next?
Are you ready? BE We also ready, for
in such an hour as ye think not, the Son
of Man cometh.'
! Rev. l.. G. Ransom: 81 wish merely
to add my testimony to what has just
been said. had known our departed
sister as matron and as a member of this
church for six years. She has told me
of her religious experience in early life,
and Of many struggles and trials in her
maturer years. Time forbids mention
of these. She possessed, in an eminent
| degree, the gifts of wisdom, faith, and
| piety. Whence these superior qualifica-
tions? In early life she had learned and
/ believed the lesson, THE fear of the Lord
| is the beginning of wisdom She was
then deeply impressed with the great
ness and glory Of God. The timidity
usual with youth prevented her telling
| her secret or her struggles to anyone.
| Where no eye could see nor ear hear
| in the secret closet-she sought God
himself Often hidden beneath favor
| ite tree, she wTestled with God. After
years of fruitless effort, she found
peace in believing. From that time
she has lived and labored in 'the fear
of the Lord, proved henceforth by her
works and her love of souls. OF the
| fidelity and ability with which she dis
charged the duties of matron, 1 cannot
now speak. / visited her on Monday;
found her spirit composed and faith
clear. My interview was in substance
the same as that already given by Bro.
Richardson, giving most satisfactory as
surance that she was ready When
the christians work is done, and the
Lord calls, the world reeedes, 1t disap-
pears, and heaven opens on his eyes.
And so 1t was with our late sister. She
said: The Lord knows what is best;
leave it to him. If He says come, I'm
ready And so she passed away in per-
feet peace, and with triumphant faith,
illustrating the words of the poet:
Il Life's duty done, as sinks the clay,
Light from its load the spirit flies,
While heaven and earth combine 10 say,
How blest the righteous when she dies.'n
Rev. +. G. Slater said: 81 do not feel
that it Is necessary to add my tribute to
the memory of the departed one. l am
glad to be present TO hear expressions
made Of her exalted worth. | regret
that it was not my privilege to learn to
know her better than I did. 1t
has often been my pleasure to hear her
skill, independence, goodness and piety
!, highly commended. Precious are the
words on record, that such as she are
mot dead, but sleep'-'asleep in Jesus
blessed Sleep Her spirit is not asleep
. is in heaven; and while we honor her
memory, her spirit feels soheltude for
these dear children. There is joy in
heaven over one repentant sinner; and
we are assured by Gods word, that the
. angels are all ministeTiDg spirits sent
forth to minister to the heirs of faith.
Her spirit hovers over those little ones
so dear to her heart when CT earth.
These. indeed, have Nny sympathy.
These should now, more than ever, en-
gage our attention, and be protected
, and provided for with our tenderest care
and best efforts. Jesus said: The poor
, We have always with you,i and we are
INSTRUCTED and exhOrted to care for them.
God has made them poor. He has made
them orphans. And charge you,
christians of Memphis, you have ? work
to do with reference to these, and to you
, and to their father, and to our father
commend them.
Now, children, word to you. Your
friend and matron, Miss Jane, iS gone
home to her Savior. Think, and even re-
! member now she spoke to you Of Christ,
DO not forget her words. Fail not to
| follow her example. Resolve to meet
{ her in heaven. Give your hearts to
Jesus that you may meet her in that
| better land"
Rev. G. A. Lotion then offered the
closing prayer, while the cheirsaDg,
"well meet each other there"
] The congregation filed past and took