The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-07-15

ye;tis acquaintance may justify an article
from my pen, although the eulogy pro-
nounced at her funeral was full, show
ing the highest appreciation of her vir-
tues, and the deeply felt loss sustained
in her death.
AS / think of her, the first view that
impresses NY mind, IS her attachment
to the church. She could truly say with
the poet
81 love thy church, O God,
For her, my tears shall fall,
For her, my prayers ascend,
To her my cares and tolls be given,
Till tolls and cares shall end.
The interests Of Zion were uppermost
in her mind-specially as connected
with the little band to which she belong
ed, whether III the old school house,
the little Tabernacle, the Tabernacle
enlarged, on the stately sanctuary that
now ornaments the city.
In building, furnishing, and support
ing the Throne of Gods Worship, she
was always in the front rank When
her own dwelling was consumed by fire,
and she was obliged to live in close
quarters, she could not tolerate the idea
of doing loss for the church.
She loved the truth-neyer complain
ed Of faithful preaching-her pastor
could depend upon her approval in the
earnest vindication of the doctrines of the
gospel, however offensive to the natural
heart. She never expected him to apollo
gize for doing what he was Divinely
commanded to do. 1t was her duty to
warn the sinner to flee from the wrath
to come, as well as to comfort the chris
tain OF his earthly pilgrimage.
She loved the prayer-meetipg. Al
though residing at quite a distance from
the church, she was regularly present
at the weekly prayer-meeting, as well as
at the Sabbath service. She also sus-
tanned the Ladies' Prayer Meeting,
until too feeble to attend. She felt that
she herself, her family, the church and
the community were needy and she was
unwilling to lose single opportunity
Of uniting with those in covenant with
her, in seeking Gods blessing. After
her health entirely failed, nothing seem
ed to delight her SO much, when friends
called, as season of prayer. She was
pattern of industry and cheerfulness.
Who ever called at her house and did
not find her busy, and yet cheerful,
energetic and happy, in all her domestic
duties Her house was ever open to
neighbors, friends and strangers-her
we'll spread table free to all-her hospi-
tality was unbounded.
In the days of vigor, she was most
happy in visiting the sick and relieving
all in distress-every work of humanity
called forth her love and sympathy.
Eminently social in every circle, she
endeavored to foster love for what is
refining and useful. Her generous ma
ture led to very liberal views on the
subject Of amusements, but in her later
| years she felt that it was dangerous to
handle the gamblers tool'-cards, dice,
billiards, etc. She was devoted to he1
family, and in her closing days desired
to have her husband constantly near her.
She manifested the deepest concern fol
the spiritual welfare of all her household
Sure work for eternity was her earnest
plea.
Speaking of Gods promise to his
people, she said Language can not ex.
press the JOY they afford AS might
be expected, her last hours were peace.
She had a glimpse of the Heavenly Glory
and ionged to depart, and when at length
the angel came cher sun set as sets
the morning star, which goes not down
behind the darkened West, but melts
away into the light of Heaven It was
beautiful to see the value of religion
in dying hour-all earthly supports
| fail, but this is sure.
The tenderest words of sympathy, with
the bereaved husband and family, seen
cold-only the loving Father above cal
bind up their wounds. But when We
think of the life of the departed, will
her intense suffering and of her death
with it's awaiting glories, how can we
wish her back to earth ? Is it not nov
consoling to reflect that she rests, from
her cares and pains, and has entered into
the blessedness of those who die in the
Lord2
She shall not return to us, but we may
go to her, and may we not hear her cal
from the Heavenly Hills, to the deal
ones left behind Prepare to meet me
here - ''comel" Let the stricken fami
ly ioyfully anticipate glorious reunion
in the Celestial realms.
In the death of Mrs. Sherman, the
church and community sustain a grea
loss. She was just such an one rs couli
not well be spared. Her zeal and devo
ton were needed to inspire others, bu
God knows best when to take his chill
dren home, and 1t becomes us to So,
''Thy will be done"
Let christians be excited to create
diligence and fidelity in every good cause
following the departed as she followed
Christ, that each may be able, whel
called, to say, 81 have finished the worl
thou gavest me to do and to hear The
plandit ''well done'-enter thou into th'
Joy of thy Lord H. Fl.
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0. ToRRIsoN, J. A. Koehler, Gibson
Mendlik & Thompson, and the business
men on Eight street between York anC
Buffalo, are the ones to whom media