The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-06-30
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III UNlTCARY-CllAKLES IL. FISH,
ER.-Thc subject Of this notice was
born on Murphy's Creek, in Lewis
county, August 2lst, 1862, and died
juno 18th, 1s77-agcd * years, 0
months, and % days. lie was united
in marriage to the daughter Of Rev.
Henry Langford February 18th, 1871;
made public profession of religion in
February, 1860, aud was baptiscd into
tho fellowship of the Murphy's Creek
baptist Church by Rev. Il. a. Kcmper.
Brother Fisher was faithful. devoted
Christian. His scat was seldom vacant
in the House Of God. His kind. &C.
NAL nature endearCd him not only to
the members of the church. but to all
who knew him. To know him was
only to love him. uo was kind to all
with malice toward none. Ills dis.
ease was that typo Of consumption that
did its work quickly. A severe cold
contracted in January last, settled on
his lungs and completely balllcd the
skill of his physician. y noble young
man is fallen his end was pence.
When tho messenger came it found
him ready. Fos two long hours did
he graphic with the enemy, aud was
sensible of tho fact to the last. lie
would call bis parents, brothers and
sisters to his bedside, embrace them in
his arms, aud cxhortcd then to meet
him in the better land. lIe would
have tho uuconycrtcd seut for, aud I'd.
mOuishcd !hcm US OulJ dying man
could do, that they would make prep
aratiOn for death. May tho llUIy
Spirit bless bis dying cxhOs!atiOns to
the good Of all bis friends. His par
cuts have lost an obcdient and loving
sou, the neigLborhOod a kind FREUD,
aud tho church one Of her most faith
ful members. They mourn, but not as
those who have no hope, for tlIcir loss
is his eternal gain. May the soItGuiug
dews of Gods spirit fall gently on the
hearts Of bis hcaEt-brOkeu parents, sis.
tcrs, brothers, and especially his sOr-
row-s,rickCn wife, whose bligktcl
hopes and fondcss expectations were
blightcd in 40 hour. The dear one has
exchanged the tears and soEroSs, tho
snarcs and temptations, the conflicts
aud crosses of life, for tho home Of
eternal rest, tho victory, the crown,
tho uufadiug glory, and tho audyins
compunionship Of loved Oues on high.
And when lashed by deaths chilling
stream, Lc said, "a feel tho cold water.
but it is so bright beyond. Death has
no terror for me. Mother, ! shall
soon be with my little brother David il
hUaYCn will / know him? When l
get there I shall b. watching for you
to come. Papa, straigh;ca my feet"
Then 10 laid his hands across his
breast and said, "Now an ready"
A short time before hc died he said,
blessed Saviour, you have co NC Ut
last have been waiting" And Us
il in deep anxiety to reach tho Shin
ing SherC," breathol hcayCnwar'l and
felt asleep. lie remains cm0almed in
tho memory Of many dear friends. y
pure aud bright spirit has left tho
shores Of timc. Yes. it is sO-gouc
from q loving wite-gOnc from many
dear relations who fingered around bis
dying bed with uufaling loTc. |: is
we'll for the patient sufferer to DO at
rest. Sleep on, dear one; We will
soon join you in the better land.
''Dcar As thou vert, and justly dear,
We will nor weep for tiec;
One thought shall check the rising tear
II is that thou Grt free"
"A FHlLXp.
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