The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-24
OBITUARY.

DIED.-Feh. 12'h, 1885, Mrs. JENETTE
KERR, wife OF JOHN KERR, near Woods
field, Monroe County, Oaio
Mrs. Kerr, whose maiden name was
Jenette Davidson. was born in the
County OF Hediagton. Scotland, No
vember 18th, 1905. hence on the day Of
her decesse her age was 81 years 2
months and II days.
In early life she gave her heart to
Chiijt by profession OF ber faith, and
was received into The communion of the
Presbyterian Church in her seventeenth
year, OF which she was an sciiye, faith
ful and devoted member for over 60
years. In the last few years of her life
she was Providen'ialIv hinired from the
enjoyment Of the privileges of the Sane.
tuary bv sfflctions Ye, her heart was
in the "Sanc,uary" She rejoiced in the
prosperity OF Zion.
For months preceding her death at
intervals she suffered intense rain, yet
she never lost sight of "Him who suf
fered on Cavalry, by whose Stripes she
was healed" The prominent lesson Of
her life is one concerning the bless
edness of Christion nurture She was
trained for God and grew up into Christ
This was gain not oily because it
blessed her with longer years Of chris.
tian usefulness, but il was gain because
the impressions made upon the heart Of
childhood by holy living on the part o.
ministers. teachers and parents are moro
powerful to uphold, restrain and COM
fort in after life than any other class o,
i, hnences. She was at a loss how to
he sufficiently thankful to her God for
his loving kindness and tenderness ex-
ercsed to her through her long life, and
seemed especislly thankful for the re-
lieious atmosphere OF her early l'te.
During her dark hours Of sffi ction
the precious truths OF Gods word, taught
her ''in sunny childhood's home." by
the Sabbath evening conversation and
Catechism. as it was the habi. Of the
fathers and mothers beyond the great
waters, shone back with beaming light,
vivi'ying her soul, as the beams of the
sun in the natural world vivify and
elaborate vegetable life from inorganic
matter. The texts of scripture impress
sed upon her heart In those preci Gus
hours were the abiding benedictions ol
her sick room Passages of family
prayers offered long ago returned to
bless her.
Her religion was not mere form. not
garment worn, but aa Influence alb.
sorbed.
II was easy for her to pass from top
les of COMMON conversation to the higher
themes OF faith When che came TO the
borders OF the grave she was abundantly
supported bv grace.
Her soul was elsted with buoyaus
hope She was not only willing 10 go;
but juhi'ant in view of the heavenly
glory, Ready to depart aud be with
Christ"
Thus passed away a christian mother
and christian wife to rest. Calm and
peaceful she fell asleep. "And | heard
voice from heaven saying unto me,
wli,e, Blessed are the dead which die ip
the Lord from hencefottb: Yea, saith
the Spirit that they may rest from their
labors; and their works do follow them"
Bereaved family, aged husband, two
sons and two daughters who remain To
mourn her departure, we commend you
to Christ: Cling to the Cross. "Sorrow
not even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died end
rose again even 40 them also which
sleep in Jesus will God hring with Him"
VIM T. GARRowAY