Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-11

Of Daniel w. and Phoebe Remine, is no
longer All inhabitant of earth. Her imror-
tai spirit flew away to the mansion of gold
above, on Sabbath, the 9th ult., at
o'clock p, IN.
She was noble young lady, highly es-
teemed by all who knew her. She was dis
tinguished for her many excellent traits Of
character. Filial affection was one of these.
She was greatly devoted to her parents and /
delighted to obey and honor them. She
was also strongly attached to her brothers |
and sisters. and tenderly loved them. She |
possessed strong, clear intellect, which |
readily and thoroughly mastered the intri-
cate principles of science. At the time
of her death she was student
in the Greenville District Seminary, at Rhea-
town, Tennessee, and was making rapid
progress in her studies especially methe-
mates, in which she exceled
Humility was another prominent element
in her nature Naturally modest and I'M
assuming, no indications of egotism were
/ ever seen in her life. Though far superior,
! intellectually and otherwise, to many of her
associates, yet she did not seem to realize
/ it, and had the happy faculty of making
every one feel pleasant about her. In her
disposition she was remarkably genial and
cheerful, always gladening the hearts of
those with whom she mingled. Unusually
kind, gentle and forbearing in her manners,
she was a g eat favorite with all her acquaint-
ances In addition to the virtues already
mentioned, she was devoted christian. At
Limestone, Washington County, Tenness
see in the winter of 1873, she professed re-
ligion and joined the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Though a mere child when con-
I 1 I r.. t.f i H.,
hour Two years subsequent to her pro-
fession of faith the writer met her in
another series of meetings at Mt. Bethel,
in the county referred to above. The pastor
proposed that all who would pray for re-
vivaI should give him their hands. She
Inodesty vet with holy Christian courage
came forward with a few others and ac-
ceded to this proposition. For one SO young
this was indeed heavy cross but she no.
bly, bore it for the Master. God did revive
His work on that occasion. 4 number were
converted and her own soul greatly blest.
She was faithful and constant in attend
ing the sanctuary. Her pew was never va
cant if it were at all possible for her to oc-
cupy it. And oh, how she loved the
Sunday school
Promptly every Sabbath, unless provi-
dentially hindered, with a bright, smiling
countenance, she was in her class, ready to
receive instruction from the sacred Scrip
lures She always studied the lesson at
home and was prepared at school for an ex-
cellent recitation She Is sadly missed in the
NJ Z. Sabbath School at Limestone. She
had her regular hours of private devotion,
which she constantly observed. No giddy
throng of thoughtless ones could deter her
from bowling at Throne of Grace and Of
fering secret,prayer to her. blessed Redeemer,
She habitually visited the sick and gave
them words of comfort. We have not for
gotten how she sat by the couch Of our own
afflicted child, and with her cheerful
face, loving, angelic spirit and consoling ut
terances, made her almost forget that she
was sick.
OF course she was ready for death.
Though cut down in the bloom and vigor of
youth, amid circumstances of the most
pleasant character. Yet in holy triumph,
she declared that Jesus was with her, died
in His arms, and gloriously assembled to her
home IN the skies, exhorting parents, broth
ers, sisters, and all present, to meet her in
heaven. She also sent messages to many
who were absent, to do likewise.
Memorial services were held in the
Seminary of which she was a
student, on Friday, the End inst.
Her desk was draped in mourning, beauti-
ful, touching essay was read by Miss Rhoda
Inman, and addresses were made by Rev.
Prof. Wright, Drs. Morley, McClain, W. D..
Good, Esq, and Bothers. The school was
bathed in tears of sorrow. The Sabbath
school of which she was member adopted
the following resolutions on the 4th inst:
. Whereas, The All Wise Creator has re-
moved from our school Sister Margaret Re
becca Remine therefore,
Resolved, That III the death of this excel
lent young lady we have sustained a great
loss, she having been one of our most de-
: voted members.
Resolved, That while our hearts are filled
with sorrow, we bow In meek submission to
the will of Him who never errs.
Resolved That we will emulate her viz
tues, follow her cody example, and try to
meet her in chat blessed cline to which she
declared on her dying pillow she was going.
Resolved, That the grief stricken family
have our deepest sympathy in their sore
bereavement
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tons be furnished them, and that they be
r published in the Methodist Advocate and
). other papers.
memorial sermon was then delivered to
a large and sorrowful congregation,
May the God of all grace comfort the
, bereayed family and help them to meet the
, gloritied one in the city of the Great King
2 J. Z. H.
D Fullen's, Tenn, Dec. T. 1881.