Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
lSt. Louis Presbyterian
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Ordinarily 1t Is but light task to write an
obituary. but in the case now before me were
an 70 be written that might very properly be
pass. AS attempt to write I am oppressed
with sense OF my own inability to hold up in
its proper light. In the brief space allotted me,
of this notice was, in every sense that is good
star of the first magnitude Were it possible
10 eve them. 2 simple statement of the facts OF
her life would be the very highest praise. Here
Is one instance in which all we need do is to
follow the direction of the Holy Word, "Give
her , OF the fruit OF her own hand; and let her
own WORKS praise her in the gates" This is all
shall attempt to do.
Miss Jane A: Thompson was born in Augusta
ville Ill., Sept %. 1882 aged "a years. 10 months,
When about twenty two years old she lefther
Washington county, Mo-, which thenceforth
was her home until two and a half years ago
she gave up the Valley to share the companion
life was full of active service and was in every
sense successful one. Without means. she
began as school teacher. Afterwards she went
commission, until she had gained q sufficient
capital OF her own to open store. Not only all
me business 1 pertaining to the store, but that
OF large ana we'll ordered farm was under her
personal direction and control for many years.
In both these departments of business she was
Ssr Sbe s taaeR Is guide by those about
and correct judgment, and her advice was
sought by many, and upon almost every sub.
regretted having followed her counsel. Such
was her uprightness that, Notwithstanding the
fact that her business relations brought her in
be found who will venture an accusation
against her conduct or character. Her name
ID beyond the slightest reproach. She was re-
marKaDle lOr the answering firmneSs and yet
the almost uneQualed tenderness Of her dispo-
sition. She was remarkable for her good works.
She was always in the front rank in every good
work that commanded itsQlf IN iud0 oouf
While she gave freely of her means to the larger
objects Of benevolence, she did not overlook
churches rejoice over her GIFTS but many among
the poor about her were made glad by her
thoughtful care Of them. She was remarkable
In the Lord Jesus and united with the Presby-
terrain Church early in life. Amid all the &C.
tivities Of her busy life she did not neglect the
study OF the Bible and the best clsss of religious
BOOKS. With knowledge of the Word of God,
perhaps beyond that Of her pastor, yet, with
the eagerness Of the child as it listens to the
mothers story. she sat in the sanctuary and
drank In the water life. Toshow that all this
is not thought of for the first time after her
death. let me quote the unanimous action Of
1850.
WHEREAS, Miss Jane A. Thompson, who
worker in this church for for ty mine years, now
nnds that In the providence OF God she is being
called to new 1eid Of labor. and asks letter
Collinsville. III. Therefore,
Resolved lst That such letter be granted her. |
and that in parting With our beloved sister who
has been so lang identified with the interests Of
He!!evue Church, we commend her to God and |
to the word OF His grace, which Is able to build
her up and to give her an Inheritance among
all OF them which are sanctified.
Ind, That the action of the Session be read in
the audience of the public congregation"
nave told you how she lived, I need not |
tell you how she died. You are assured Of this I
already It was in the triumph ola living faith |
in living Redeeper. During her last Illness. !
which was very painful one. she was often
heard 10 say "All for His glory, all for His |
glory" Almost at the very close OF her earthly
pilgrimage. she said. 20 give me rest! There
Is rest for the weary" The prayer was
heard she fell asleep. The ransomed soul was |
borne BY the angels into the blissful presence |
OF her Lord. and her body, surrounded w a I
large concOurse of weeping frienGG. was com
m nI. to earth in the old Bellevue cemetery
beside the remains as cue whom she had loved
as sister. ThS frssh-made mound was cover |
ed BY tle members of the Missionary Society |
of which she had been an efficient member.
With evergreens and beautifully hedecked with |
flowers and sheaf of golden grain. As we |
turned away FROM The sleeping dust, the sun
was climbing aver the western hills and send
ing BACK his benignest rays. Beautiful indeed,
was the close of that day, but 1t was not SO
beautiful as the life and death of the gifted and
good Miss Jane A. Thompson.
A. W. MISTER.