Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-09-11
DEATH OF MRS. /. J. RlNocs.
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A large circle of friends who dearly
loved and appreciated Mrs. Alice Rindge
were greatly shocked NJ the announce
ment OF her sudden death. Only few
days ago she was with us. apparently in
the possession of perfect health. and
looking forward with enthusiasm aud
delight 20 the activities OF the season
before her.
Every one who knew her has lost a
friend. While most Of all she will be
missed In her own home. where sorrow
IL sacred and We would not intrude. she
will likewise lie sadly missed in many
other circles. one Of which would pay
her loving tribute in these few words.
We shall soon meet 20 review the biog
raphy Of her sweet. unselfish life: a life
lived % retiring and unassuming that
not until IL had closed did we realize
how strong were the ties which had
hound her 30 us Her beautiful charac-
ter has exerted an influence for good
upon every life that il has touched. lt
Was impossible To doubt the genuine
ness OF her motives. We shall always
remember her smile. so true a reflection
OF her sweet spirit: and the loving min
istries prompted by her generous ma
ture wall not be forgotten. A very short
time ago she said: Il feel that | am
just beginning TO live" 80 thoroughly
did she enjoy her home. her friends and
all beautiful things. More and more
did she realize and value the possibili-
ties Of life, but she was quite uncon-
scious Of her influence. for far more
than she realized bad she attained a. a
lofty standard Very real was the grasp
OF her hahd. very real was the expression
OF her love, for the want OF which
hearts will break; but the loyelinees and
Sweetness Of her life will greatly help 10
make real thoso unseen things upon
which her loved ones must now depend
for comfort
We are quite sure
Tina, he will give them back-bright, pure
and beautiful
We know lie viii hut keep
Oslr own aud His until a. fall asleep.
We know tie does not Inean
To break the strands reaching between
The Here and There.
He dos not mean-thoagh heaven ~
far
To change the spirits entering there. that
they forget
The eyes appraised and vet.
The Bps too ~ II for prayer.
The mute despair.
He all not take
The spirits which He gave. and make
The glorltcl - nv
That they arr lost % me aud you.
do believe
They will receive
rs-you and me-aHd 10 - giad
To meet " THAI when most would gros sad
/ issst begin 90 think about that giaslness.
Md thu day
When ihey shall teli Va oil about the nay
That fhey have learned % 60
Heason's pst1way- show.
NJ iost. nsy own. and
shall have - much 90 80 together by
and b.
do hsliove that as-' the same sweet face,
Bat giorifed. i waiting in the place
Where Ne shall faeet. II only
Am coanfed worthy in that ~ and BY.
10 believe that Cod viii give = sweet sur
prise
To tear stained. sa,ldoned eyes.
And that HIS heaven eili -
Most glad. rnf.<t tided through with Joy for
you and me-.
A. se have Suffered most God never
made
Spirit for spirit. answering shade for
shade.
And placed them side by side
50 wrought IN one. shoa<h separate. mysti-
fesi-
Ard rsranf "a break
The suipsrinr threads hetween. When We
.haH wake.
! am qaife sure. ~ UiH - vory Glad
That fuF little vhiie we we're 40 sad.
"A "RFrTEwEH.