Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-01
From the n. Y. Christian Advocate
Crowned, ROBBED and Rewarded

Mrs. LOUISA CHAPLINE, Of pre-
cious memory, wife OF l. w. Chapline,
of Shepherdstown, died January Slst'
1876, aged 81 years.
For 80 long years she walked with
God, and had this testimony that she
pleased Him. 1t has never been my privl-
ieue TO record a more beautiful lite,Dor a
more peaceful death. Her very name
is as sweet perfume poured forth, and
her praise known in all our churches.
Her endearing gentleness, eminent viz
tues, and dis!nterested benevolence,
rendered her cherished and valued
member of society. Her mind was al
ways calm and serene, peaceful and hap
py,even in the darkest days ofsorrow and
trial. Arrayed in the robe OF righteous
ness-enriched with the graces of re-
!igion-she always displayed the orna-
ment of meek and quiet spirit. Sister
Chapline was a Methodist, devoted TO
her church, to her ministers, and to the
Old Christian Advocate. She chung
tenaciously to the doctrine of perfect
love. This said she "is my expert
ence." She lived it. 1t glowed in her
life like brigh: flame amid her many
severe trials and deep Affections; her
religion shone ont the brightest in the
darkest Iolr of her tubulalion. Her re
ligious impulses were strong, and being
of courageous mind, she was impelled
to do brave and commendable actions
in the face Of opposition and difficulties.
Her station and circumstances in life
were such as to render her undignified,
blind, aud rash in the estimation of her
kindred and friends in seeking the sal
walton of her soul, among the then de-
spiscd Methodists in this section Of the
country. Had her principles been less
firmly fixed, the expostulations of those
around her, must have produced the
most ruinous results. Experience, how
ever, lad taught her that the pride of
fashionable life of position, and the
degrading servitude Of the gay world,
had already been the ruin Of many of
her friends, aud that humility must be
her restoration. The mandate Of Heav-
Ell must be obeyed, "Repent !" And
the mandate too Of the King of Terrors
must be obeyed, whose approach no
power or skill could arrest. In opposi
ton to Satan, to gainsaying world,
and to the promptings of deceitful
heart, she went forward in the strength
of God resolving to conquer or to die.
But she was victorious; IN seeking she
found the God OF the despised sect, and
ever since she was bold in maintaining
the profession Of the christian faith, and
in adhering to the practice of her duty.
Long years had passed away-years
of trial, anxiety, and deep affiiction,aud
yet amid them all she was firm, patient,
trusting in her Saviour, ard anticipa-
ting yet grander results. Her courage
Gus and conqueripg spirit which had
subdued and conquered her main enc
mics, now made holder advances. She
prayed with undated fervcur until God
granted her the desire of her heart in
the complete reformation Of her hus-
band, and the happy conversion of her
only son. The Lord also restored her
sight (Which had been lost for a time.)
SO that during the last few years of her
life she was constant attendant upon
all the means Of grace, and God per-
mttcd her TO live until the last soul was
converted at our great revival. Scarce
ly had the songs of the militant host Of
Gods elect, which had thrilled her no
ble heart with joy, died away, than she
was beckoned to join the everlasting
chorus of the skies. What transition!
What wondrous change! When her
redeemed, cmancipated soul broke loose
from its clay tenement, and rose tri-
umphantly os on angels wings, to step
through the upifted gates, and open
doors of the heavenly Jerusalem. Her
body now in the embrace of death; her
spirit in the embrace Of Jesus; to be.
hold him in all his glorious surround
ings His elegant mansion, city of
gold; sparkling with precious stones;
with its gates Of pearls; limpid foun-
tains, bright battlements, tree Of life,
lit mp by the glory Of God as sun in
cloudless and unsetting splendor; to be-
hold now without dimness of vision
shining angels, gIorifed spirits, spirit
ual bodies, and among the countless
throng familiar faces Of bygone years
Among these beloved brother, minis
ter of God, who early laid down life's
toilsome burden, and sweetly slept. The
residence, the society, the reunion awaits
us. After the battle, like SCARED veter-
ans of the grand army, with waving
plumes and brilliant uniforms, and
flashing sabres, we shall sweep away to
join the grand review before the throne.
J. w. S.