The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-15
MIR ISAAC IEENALE.

TO some men when they die. we'll stricken In
years. we are glad to remember, believe. and
viii deliver him, and honor him, with long
life will satisfy him, and shew him my saliva
ton Such one was Mr.. Isaac Henkle, who
died at q ripe old age in Mines, Va, on Sunday
morning, February IS 1888. He was pattern
man in all the relations of life. In his own
family, among his friends, in his business rela-
tons there was no flaw in him. He was a
Valued citizen. q cultivated gentleman and a
deyout Christian. His death to those nearest
him will prove an abiding sorrow, and source
of grief to scores of friends.
Mr.. Henkle was born near Hall Town, Je1er-
son county, W. Va, May 3, 1872. from which del
county be removed to Fincaste, Va. in 1851,
and after residing there until 1876. he removed
to stanton, Va, from which he removed In
months, and % days He leaves wife and
nine children Mr.. j. NJ. Henkle, Mrs. P. A.
Ross, Mrs J + TAYLOR, stanton. Va; Mrs. J.
". Mackey, Rockbridge county Mrs. f. T.
Echard. Mrs. w. NJ. Lane, Mines, Va; Mrs.
w. e. Bane, Miss Jennie NJ. Henkle, farewell
Nd
For forty five years MI. Henkle was prom
nent and consistent member of the Methodist
Church. During his last sickness, of ten
months, from catarrh of the stomach, he SUI
fered more than 1t seemed possible for human
flesh to bear yet not murmur ever escaped
his lips, but through all his Affections exhibit
Ing the greatest patience and fortitude; and
when the momert of dissolution came the
bright angels, OF which he so often spoke as
lowering around his bed ready for the ascen-
sion of his redeemed soul, bore his happy spirit
nome 10 DG forever Win his LORD.
His remains were conveyed to StauntOn, and
after appropriate services in the M. e. Church
South, by Rev j, S. Gardner D. D., who paid q
touching and eloquent tribute to his memory
as pure man and an exemplary Christian.
they were laid TO rest in Thornrose Cemetery
to await the coming of Him who said "To him
that overcometh VIII grant to sit with me In
my throne"
The following hymn. full OF precious prom
Uses, and which was great favorite with him
shows upon how firm foundatio he had
built his hopes OF eternal life
'sHow firm a foundation We saints of tie Lord.
Is laid for yonr faith in his excellent word
What more can he say than to you he hath said,
| You who unto Jesus for refuge have fiede
| In every condition-in sickness and health,
In poverty's vale, or Astounding in wealth.
at home and abroad. on the land. on the sea
| AS thy days may demand. shall thy strength
| ever be-
Fear not I am with thee, o be not dismayed!
| /, am thy God, and will still give the aid
| III strengthen thee, help thee, land cause thee
| to stand
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotant hand.
When through the deep waters 1 call thee to go
/ The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;
| For will be with thee, thy troubles to bless
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
| When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie
My grace al sufficient shall be thy supply:
The flame shall not hurt thee II only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.
/ Even down to old age all my people shall prove
My sovereign, eternal, interchangeable love ;
! And when hoary hairs shall their temples
Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be
borne
| The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
] eoat not qoiU OF, desert to hisfoes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to
shake,
| will never, no. aaever NO, NEVER forsake
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