The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-07-28

Died. June 25th, 1880, at the residence of H.
V, Brown, Esq. Bedford county, Va, Miss
Lucy II. M. BARNES, aged SO years
AT an early age Miss Barnes became a pro-
tessed follower of the Lord Jesus, and com
munlcant in the Presbyterian church Freder-
icksburg, Va, then under the pastoral care of
that devoted servant of Christ the Rev. S. B
wilson, ID. d., whose influence seems to have
been greatly blessed to her spiritual interests
and whose memory she cherished with affection
ate veneration till the close of life Of her
Christian character the writer of this notice feels
prepared to speak with much confidence having
been well acquainted with her for period Of
more than twenty years Indeed it was char
acter easily understood, humble, modest and
unPretendlng but decided, uniform and consis-
tent
Her kindness of heart was remarkable mani
tested constantly, in every proper way, and in
everything. 10 mention one particular those
who knew her longest and most intimately can
not remember to have heard her make an un-
favorable remark about any human being. No
one that knew her will be at a loss for an ev
PLANTATION. 1t was not a laborious effort of self
restraint imposed either by prudence or con.
science. Love thinketh no evil. She smoke no
evil because she thought none.
She delighted much in conversation on divine
things but never betrayed an ill-iudged eager
ness to introduce topics of this description. and
COuI1
possibly suggest the idea of selfadmiration or
love of display. But whatever might be the
subject to which her attention was directed it
was clear that she. viewed it chiefly in its rel-
gious aspects and that her thoughts FEELINGS
and purposes were controlled by the spirisof
the gospel.
We are not aware that her devotional exer
clses were ever attended with overwhelming
rapture. We presume they were not. Always
resigned and contented always cheered with q
sense OF the presence and love of her God and
Saviour, and blessed with an unclouded pros-
Pect OF the glory to be revealed, the peace of
God kept her heart and mind through Christ
Jesus
Some weeks before her departure and while
hopes were still entertained of her recovery a
friend made some allusion to her suffering state
70 which she replied with a quiet smile,
know that my Redeemer liveth."
The manner in which this was said left no
room for doubt as to the meaning. 1t was sim
ply the natural expression of a feeling which
had long been habitual that her knowledge of
her loving Redeemer far more than COMPENSATED
for all her sufferings. AS might have been ex
pected, little or no difference could be observed
between her dying exercises and those which
had long been habitual. No ecstacy, no excite.
ment, but perfect peace, unwavering confidence
IN her Redeemer and full assurance of blissf1l
immortality. An aifectionate farewell to the
loved ones around her, with a few impressive
words dictated by tho deep interest she felt In
their spiritual welfare and then she entered into
rest.
" Zen down to old age, all my people shall
Ny sovereign, eternal Interchangeable love;
ana when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn
Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be
Dorne. j. G.. s.