Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-06-04
DIED.

At her late residence, near Mechanics
vile, early Saturday morning, May 30th,
Mrs. ELIZBETH s., relict of the late w.
p. Herbert, breathed her last in humble SUBJ
mission TO the will of her Heavenly Father,
ard her remains were inferred in the church
yard at Chaptico, Sunday afternoon, in the
presence OF large concourse of relatives
and friends.
The deceased was quiet and gentle-al-
W s1UOof tsr~ -Pooa 'hn,c 1hIcTy. art and
home she was a shining light, leading her
loved ones, with their burdens, to the feet
of Him who said, "Come unto Me, all We
that labor and are heavy laden, and viii
give We rest" She lived long and useful
life, but now comes TO her that peaceful
rest, from all earthly cares, which we all,
one day, hope TO find in that far away home
beyond the tomb.
her children have our deepest sympathy
in this their hour Of bereavement. Grieye
not, thy mother stands just within the pear.
ly gates, waiting and watching for you. 9
At the residence of her son-in-law. MIR.
Chester T. Pursel, on May 10, 1891, Mrs.
PAMELA BOHANAN, in the 73rd year
Of her age.
Another grave in historic st. Mary's
Churchyard' Only few words but they
speak volumes to mourning relatives. The
deceased had had lingering illness and
during the most excruciating pain not one
murmur escaped her lips. Hers was q love
ly character, helping the needy, always de-
Tending the weak and speaking comforting
words to those in distress. Her presence
always reminded me of a sunbeam so
80 bright and cheerful was her disposition.
No one knew her troubles save her God
TO Him she confided them from Him she
derived consolation. Children, grand
children and great grand children followed
the beloved remains TO their last resting
place. They have sustained an irrepera-
bic loss, "but their loss is His eternal gain"
The cross may be hard to bear, but thew
should remember that God affiicts those
He loves, and say: "Thy will be done,
Oh, Lord" I'll.
Departed this life May 30, 1891, ELIZA
BETH S. HERBERT, consort Of the late
w. p. Herbert, in the Gath year OF her age.
II il sad, indeed, 10 chronicle the death
of friend, but to pay tribute to the death
OF mother engenders that sadness of heart
which is known only TO those who have
had the misfortune 10 experience such
loss.
Mother dead Oh, merciful Father
must VIC uuIy reaiiZe tnat ner temporal
existence Is no more? Are we TO be de-
prived Of that gentle, guiding influence
that can eminate only from mother? But
Thy will be done, oh God not ours, and
though the affection be great, we know
that Thy chastisements are meant In mer-
cy, and we viii endeavor 10 console our |
selves with the blessed belief that our mo- |
Their II not dead, but asleep in the arms of |
Jesus. Her firm devotion 20 the Holy Cath. |
ole Church, In which she died in full COM |
munion, and her answering faith i'm the |
blessed Redeemer, make us more assured |
that her irreparable loss 70 us Is but her |
eternal gain. II am the resurrection and |
the life, sayeth the Lord, sand whatsoever
believeth in Me shall not perish, but have |
everlasting life" With this faith, grief. |
stricken brothers, sister and friends, let IN |
approach. boldly the mercy seat, that when |
the summons come, we may be ready TO |
meet our sainted mother in the happy |
realms above. w. b. Ell.
In memory Of our dear daughter HAT |
TIE, wife Of Jerry B. Wrightson and |
daughter Of William T. and Anna M. West, |
who departed this life June 4, 1890.
Though cast cast down we've not forsaken,
Though afflicted not alone;
Though hast given and Thou hast taken,
Blessed Lord. Thy viii be done.
BY HER PARENT.