The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-06-09

Mrs. ELIZABETH T. B. STAMPS died at her
home in Milton, N. c., on the Goth of May,
1885, She was the Oldest surviving daughter
of DR.. David Edward and Mrs. Susan Bullock
lights, and was born in Mecklenburg county,
Va, February 18th, 1920. She married DR..
VIM. L. Stamps May 9th, 1910, and leaves, to
mourn her loss, her husband and FIVE Living
children.
In l84l she made profession of religion and
united with the Presby terIan church in Gran.
vile county. n. c., and was an earnest and de
voted Christian through period of forty-fve
years. The writer of this, being her pastor for
about FIVE years, had every opportunity for
knowing her noble character There was a
charm about her that insensibly drew one to.
wards her, and made all who came into her
open and exceedingly hospitable home, to feel
thoroughly welcome She was large hearted
and warm hearted, woman of the most delicate
gensibilities and the tenderest sympathes She
exerted herself TO make her home a home in
deed, not only TO It's own proper inmates, but to
every one that came beneath its roof place
where especially the young were fond of gath
ering where they found sympathy and cheer
and where the needy and distressed came, never
to be turned empty away. The smile of glad
welcome easily turned to the fearful ex-
preston of warm and genuine interest, when
ever an appeal was made to her kindness Her
joyous disposition, her cheerful unsel6shness,
her strong and sound judgment, her vivacity,
her rich powers of conversation, and her genial
and sunny spirit made her ever a welcome guest
and a centre of the social circle. She had
passed through many deep waters of affection
but both sorrow and Joy seemed to bring out
only the rare excel encies of her character
As a Christian she was fervent and earnest
Her faith was simple as little childs it was
as strong as it was simple, Gods word and wor-
ship were ever her delight, Gods faithfulness
her refuge, Gods promises her comfort and the
basis Of her life of prayer. Always in her place
in the house of God, unless prevented by sick
ness. Every part of worship was to her rich
enjoyment and she seldom left the house with
out, either in hymn, or prayer, sermon being
moved to tears, and many a time in the remem-
brance Of the writer has she clasped his hand to
express deep emotions which she could not trust
herself to utter. A thorough Presbyterian in
her convictions devoted Christian, a charming
companion a sincere friend an affectionate ten.
der and devout mother, and noble, loving and
true wife; indeed in all that adorns and beauti-
hes Uoman's character in her various relations
in life, Mrs. Stamps excelled. Her death was
so sudden that she was unable at that hour to
give to her friends parting testimony to her
faith and hope, they have however that which
is of greater worth, the testimony of true life
and we are assured her end was peace as almost
without struggle she passed into the presence
of Him she loved so long on earth.
1t is little matter at what hour of the day
The righteous fall asleep. Death cannot come
To him untimely who has Leaf ned to die"
She has gone, and has left behind her many a
sad heart and fearful eye but che is with God in
the mansions above. May He give comfort to
the weary hearts made sad by her removal.
H. y.