The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-07-05

The same person also said after his re-
moval from Waitsfeld and finding home
in stronger and more influential church.
that No one in that society, even, was Mr..
Joslin's superior in these particulars" He
always did his full share in sustaining pub
lie worship, and, with his family, was
constant attendent at church until the in
6rmities Of age became hindrance to his
enjoyment of sanctuary privileges. He did
as much, IL not more, than any other man
In town to sustain the gospel in present and
future years. In 1873 he gave 5000 toward
repairs on the parsonage Of the Congrega-
tional church, and in 1874 he headed sub
scrption paper for the building of new
church, promising to pay the sum Of 81 900,
provided the remainder were raised in equal
or smaller subscriptions, 80 that the church
might be dedicated free from debt. In 1887
he gave to that society 81 900, the interest
of which was to be used as a perpetual fund
for the support of preaching, as long as it
was regularly sustained, but in case OF de-
fault in this particular the fund was to be
turned over to foreign missionary work.
Again, during his last Illness six days be-
fore his death, with reason as clear as
sunbeam, he voluntarily made over to the
Methodist church an equal sum, the inter-
est of which was also to be used as a per-
petual fund for the support of preaching in
that society. Years ago he received spe-
cal inspiration from a series of meetings
held in that church, which gave new vigor
and strength to all of his after religious ex-
perience, and he always felt greatly in
debted to that society for the good he then
received. Naturally enough, with ample
means, he made gift to that society,
which, with the one made to the Congrega.
tional church, will be a monument to his
memory more enduring than granite or
marble.
In the village cemetery, more than twenty
hn nVad .rrtn hr..t tt,Ar
Hubbard Joslin of Derby Line, VT, erected
family monument costing $1,000, paying
equal shares, beneath whose shadow the
two brothers now rest from all their earthly
toll. Mr.. Joslin had a family of seven
children, two sons and five daughters, all
Of whom lived to reach manhood and wo-
manhood. Two of the daughters in early
life were called from labor to reward hav-
ing died in the triumphs OF the Christians
hope. All the children living were with
their father during his last illness and pres
ent at the funeral. The oldest son, Orrin
II. Joslin, lives on the farm adjoining the old
home, with habits of. life showing an early
religious guidance and training, so hard to
be found in many of the rising generation
The younger son, Oramel S. Joslin, lives on
the home farm, having taken up the burden
so long borne by his father. Everything
about the premises indicates thrift and
prosperity. The eldest daughter Sophia
P. Joslin, has spent the larger part of her life
with parents and brothers, engaged in help
full services for ALL interested in every good
work. Another daughter, Mrs. Ward, re-
sides in Johnson, Vt. She is living in
lonely widowhood, having laid her husband
away in the silence of the tomb after FIVE
years of the most intense suffering with
rheumatism. He was a man highly re-
spected and honoreG in the town where he
lived and did an extensive mercantile busi-
ness for many years. The younger daugh-
ter, Mrs. James f. Crane, lives in Middle
bury Vt. The wife and mother having
lived with her deceased husband for nearly
sixty years, having borne with him the joys
and sorrows, the burdens and hardships
and the successes of life, and having done
her part faithfully and WELL is now waiting
in solemn loneliness for the happy reunion
of parents and children in the home of end.
less rest.
Mr.. Josin died in fond anticipation of
meeting his loved ones again. The last days
of his life were extremely painful, but he
patiently and uncomplainingly bore it all,
frequently saying, 81 have lived to ripe
old age and am now ready to go. God has
prospered me and blest me above the aver
age of mankind" His sight grew brighter
and his mental vision more perfect as he
approached the end of his earthly life He
wished to assure his friends that whether
he lived or died. it was we'll, eternally well
with his soul. He was prepared to meet
! his God He often expressed his gratitude
to his physician and friends for the kindly
| attention and care he was receiving at their
hands During the last day of his life,
when breathing had become labored and
difficult, the pastor called, and the friends,
realizing that the end was fast approaching,
said to him, " Please offer short prayer"
In his clear and distinct method of express
sion, the sufferer responded, Don't abridge
the minister in his prayer | can't bear it,"
He frequently asked the time of day toward
| the last, and remarked " How slow the
hours go by" and later, as efforts were
made to relieve him, he said, Refresh me
all you can, it will soon be over" His
! favorite little grandson, Perry, came into
his room just before the end and he said, /,
40, my little Perry boy, | am going to leave
you now, be good boy and don't forget
grandpa" AS life went out and until he
was hidden from sight IN the grave, the
added burden of years which accompanies
extreme age was not visible upon his face.
! Care and pain seemed to have lefU him, and
as again and again. alone and with others,
you looked upon his face, the language Of
another seemed so appropriate, "Such new
content seemed his that you could not wish
him to open his eyes and greet you as it
seemed he must. When you laid your hand
upon his shapely head and made IT'S pres
sure known, you were satisfied to let him
sleep" His was long and useful life, and
when the summons came for promotion to
| the heavenly ranks, he gladly said, Fare
well, and joined the "spirits of just men
made perfect" in the paradise of God May
| he whose grace is sufficient sustain the
afflicted family, while they sorrow not as
others who have no hope" f.: