Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-03-16
In Memoriam.

TRedd IN the WomaH's Relief Corps at BGrto
LaHdiHg,in memory of lfrs-Sdrah K.AIden.
There's an empty chair in our corps room,
Made vacant bi deaths ruthless hand,
Twined with the emblem of grief is our charter
And broken for aye is our band
We miss a warm grasp as we gather,
And a greeting that came from the heart;
We miss a wise voice in our counselsi
And cheerful goodnight part.
Our sister, who has left us 10 mourn her,
Sought never for fame renOwn,
t{ut she gained a more fitting possession,
A true woman's untarnished crown.
When few weeks ago at our altar
She stood Gods precepts to read,
How little we thought her calm voice
Ne'er again our devotion would lead.
How little we thought when in union
We petitioned that Gods will be done
On earth as 1t is ever in heaven,
That he willed to call home just the one
We had chosen from all of our number
In the Office Of chaplain to bear
The thoughts of our hearts for a little
Above this vain world and its care.
Could our words have been any more tender,
Would our hearts in unison beat,
lad W
Would e'er in this hall with meet?
In every phase of our corps work
She was faithful and loyal and true,
Enioyed all its pleasures and pastimes
And did well what her hands found TO do.
She was true in all the relations
OF daughter and sister and wife,
And true to the children God gave her,
Fen to the last hours of her life.
She had drank from lifes ftful chalice,
Had tasted its joy and its woe,
And I'm sure when she heard the voice calling,
She answered, "Im ready to CO."
And know. for she herself told me,
Her heart mourned for those left this side,
But she Ionged to clasp hands with the loved ones
Who were waiting just over the tide
And clear down by the brink of the river,
She asked that the message be given
To her children, that they should be good,
And be sure to meet her in heaven.
And know, for went along with her,
As far as we mortals may,
That cen when in sight of the river,
She longed more to go than to stay.
And it seemed alone stood by her
And held in my her cold hand,
That sweet strains of triumphant music
Were sung by the angelic band.
And felt sure that when our hands parted
Mine to toll on while God thinketh best
Hers were clasped by hands that were waiting
To lead her safe to her mansion of rest.
Aud 1 thought, but mayhar twas fancy
1t were better to never be told,
That 1 almost caught glimpse of that city
Whose walls of jasper and gold
Almost-ah! why is it that ever
Short sighted OF blind we mnst be:
Why Is it that mortal eyes never
Can that home of the glorifed see:
Well we know that this is a question
Which down through the ages has come.
But the vail has never been parted
'Twi,.t this and the souls future home.
And we know that the lips of the Future
Will ask it over and again,
But no answer will come to its pleadings,
Heavens secret twill ever remain.
But we have the sure promise and trust it,
That eye hath not seen nor ear heard
The glorious home that's awaiting
Those who willingly work for the Lord.
And there Is so much to do in the vineyard,
That be early late,
The reward is sure, though the weakest
At His feet but lovingly wait,
In our work there's the truest of service,
As we point the sick and distressed
To the love ofthe dear Elder Brother,
Who orders our lives for tho best.
When we weep with those who weeping,
Or rejoice with those who glad,
We are increasing life's joys on the one hand
And making liies sorrow less sad.
BY our meeting each other in kindness,
BY our working in union and love,
By pleasant goodnight" as we're parting,
We faith and our loyalty prove.
And may it be with ever,
As it ever has been in the past
Let our watchwOrd be union and service,
As long corps work shall last.
And when we have finished our life work,
And have been gathered home one by one,
May we each hear the Masters glad welcome,
Faithful servant, your work is well done"
Till then, viii love our dear sister,
In the arms of His infinite love,
Who has called her from this mortal service
To His corps of immortals above.
But shall miss her for aye gather,
And her greeting, which came from the heart
We shall miss her wise voice in our cOunsels
And her cheerful goodnight part.
Nils.