The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-01-10
Obituaries.
FRANCES MORRISON

fourth year of her age.
She was born February .28;h, 1903, aad
was daughter os the Rev. Samuel Brown
Nay Noe, hi4wiie- Her education,
in lie mmoD use Of that SOrd, vas received
Chr, a from her father; and mesnwtile she
was taugbs BY the memorable example Of Der
mother, how 20 = look we'll % the ways of her
household. In l8l9-the year after the
death Of her father, and in the sixteenth Of
her own age-she was received into fuHcom-
munion with the church of New Providence
She was united in marriage June 29ih, 1920,
wish ;he Rev James Morrison, the successor
of her fsther as pastor of the church Just
named. Upon the death of her mother IN
1924 and according to an arrangement and
promise made before her departure, she uG-
dertook tie care Of the four youngest mem
bers Of the family, aud about the same time,
the care also Of younger brother of her
husband At later period a sister Of her
husband ives also received into her family,
who in after years, when left widow, found
again at Bellevue welcome and happy
home for herself and the education of her
two orphan daughters Upon the death of
Mrs MOrrison's third daughter, Mrs. ].
Rios McNutt, in 1854, two other orphan
children were gathered under her fostering
Tieg. il the meantime she wss heraen the
uotner of eleven children; ten of whom came
to adult age, and seven are still living. When
it ia mentioned, in addition TO all this, that
her husband was the pastor Of the largest
country church IN the Synod of Virginia,
that during nearly the whole Of his life a
school, male or female, aud with bosrders,
was maintained. at Bellevue, and that it
was the centre Of a most generous hospitality
among wide circle Of kindred and friends,
some idea may be formed Of the burden rest
ing upon one who bad the chief care Of such
8 household. The energy, the wisdom, the
piety, aud the calm, cheerful spirit With
which che went successfully through the mul
tiphed duies growing ous Of all these rels
lions, can De fully appreciated by those only
who we're eye-SisOesses of Ter daily life. In
their hearts that pure and holy life will be
cherished ia perpetual and fragrant remem
brs1ce. Il may be said 10 the most cbas-
teUed truth, that she was an admirable pat
tern of what a wife--a pastors wife-a
mother, 3 sister and friend ought TO be-
Ia her person and character were blended, |
and 20 q remarkable degree, the qualities of
both Der father aud her mother. A face
expressive at once Of much intelligence and
much sweetness; the tones Of her voice gen.
tie, yer decisive; her temper most calm,
amlable aud afecuouste, but as fer removed !
as possible from anything ike tameness; a
manner quiet and unassumiug, yet strength |
of purpose and an energy which could hardly |
be surpassed; ever generous aud sympathiz
ing TO all in suffering or in want; above ali,
a piesy consistent from the first, aud whose
current grew deeper, and stronger, and Purer |
to the last Wen might the heart of her
husband safely trust 10 her, " and 8 Her chill |
dren arise no aud call Der blessed. she was
spared TO see her children, aud grand chill |
dreD, and great grand children to the nun
Der of more than sixty.
Her life, while it was one Of great mercies,
sud of which she always loved TO speak,
was rot without some Of those sore ''ohastise- |
meals whereof all are partakera." Her ST
fecsion5 were very deep aud strong, and IN |
the departure, one after another, of brothers
and sisters 20 whom she was most tenderly |
attached, and 10 the loss, at various ages, OF
four Of her children, she was led through |
deep waters, though feeling &C every step
taaG underneath her were the everlasting |
arms.
Ia the winter Of 1854 her husband re,
ceived the FIRST attack Of the malady under
which be suffered for nearly seventeen years,
and which brought on the gradual decay Of
all his faculties. During this long period
she Wstonful, loving care Of his wife vas IN
RENTING, aud the extent to which it was
given, BY night as we'll as by day, was such
as to make it a wonder that her own heslth |
vas not ruined.
After bis death in November, 1870, she |
fels chat Der great mission here was over /
With spirit entirely submissive, and even
cheerful, she still ad dressed herself wish con-
slant and surprising ao,isicy to all the bust
ness Of life, but evidently feeling that the
scenes of this world we're vanishing away, and |
the attractions Of heaven growing stronger.
As ole who vas much with her remarked,
"She lived, in her preparation for death, as
if every day was to DO tho laas, and in her
active dasies, as il she expected TO live here
forever" Happy 10 her home err oyments;
happy 10 the affection cherished for her by
80 many whose love was greatly valued; st
peace with God, and with "a good hope
through grace" she was ready to depart, but
willing 20 wall.
The first symptoms of the insdious disease
which 0rosghs on fatal result, were felt
some months ago, and she then sigUiied her
expectation that her life would not BE- pro-
longed through toe winter. Though unwell
in the early part of November, it vac not
until tire ga Of that month that very serious
illness was manfas,ed. From that date her
sofsriogs, though elevated ct times, we're
very severe. Al her children except one
(ehe Rev. William W Morrison, of Teonessee)
hsd the privilege Of being With her much Of
the time during her sickness, and most of
them constantly to the end. Every thing
which the affection of friends could supply,
or the medical skill Of two Of her sons could
suggest, ministered to her comfort. She was
perfectly aware of her approaching end, and
was the most composed person in the house
hold. To her pastor, whom she had always
earnestly upheld 10 his work, TO the writer
Of this memorial, and to others, she expressed
her mistaken faith in the Redeemer. 81
have no doubts or fears; | know WHOM !
have believed = ''My Saviour and your Sa-
viour too" "My covenant God, aud the
God of my children, and children's children"
were among the many similar expressions
indicating her faith, and peace and hope,
10 give me the victory 20 for grace
were among her last prayers. Her patience
under suffering vas precious fruit of that
divine grace. II was meroifuly ordered