The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-03-16
Obituary.

On july sth. 1873 the hearts Of Mr.. and Mrs
August strauch were gladdened by the advent
into the world of two baby girls-"Rosy, who
has just passed away and 'Rosalla" who TODAY
mourns the loss of her loving sister. AS they
grew In years they grew In health, until last fall
when the subject of this sketch came under the
power OF that universally dreaded disease ia
grippe" from the effects of which she never re-
covered. Although able to be about the house,
the fell disease had undermined her constitution
ana ABOUT Twelve weeks ago commenced to as
sert Its supremacy. But that while 1t did not
mar her cheerfulness, gave it only finer and
more sensitive quality so that mature beyond
her years she had been fitted by her afiiiction for
companionshp with those who were long way
her seniors. Hence 1t is that today her loss is
mourned by her youthful friends and also by her
elder friends. In series of revival services con-
Quoted In the Shiawassee school house by Rev.
Geo. A. Vain, she came under the influence of
the gospel of Christ and although at that time,
she made no profession, the seed of divine truth
was sown which speedily ripened into fruit
About two weeks before her death she declared
her intention of being baptized in the month of
June and publicly connecting herself with the
worshipers of the church. but He who doth all
things well" had laid out another course for
Rosa to follow. He first prepared her for the
departure. then took her to be with Himself.
ON Sunday morning she requested her brother
to pray with her, and when he asked, what
shall pray for ROsa?" she replied "pray that
my life may be spared and that may live to be
a faithful Christian, but not my will but Gods
will be DONE" Thus she displayed a spirit of
full surrender into Gods hand for time and eter-
nifty. In the evening a similar scene occurred.
Prayer was offered, and peaceful and faithful she
laid down TO rest, till close on one O'Clock Mon
day morning, when she called to her mother
who was lying in the same room and said, Pm
splitting blood" Shortly afterwards in endeavor-
ing to converse with her brother, she said, II
can't speak much, VIII, l am dying and
I'm Christian" moment later and Rosa
Strauch. aged 20 years. months, "a days, had
gone from the home of her earthly father, In
which she was born, to the home which had
been prepared for her by her Father in Heaven
IA "home not made with hands eternal in the
heavens"
The funeral services conducted by Rev. Geo.
A. Vain at her late residence were attended by
a large concourse of people. Many beautiful
and costly floral tributes were offered, notice
ably among them being wheel with the tire
and part of a spoke broken, presented by her
Sunday School class. all speaking the high es-
TEEN in which she was held by her numerous
friends.
Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe from cOrroding care,
Safe from the worlds temptation.
Sin cannot harm her there"
"Will you pray for me, brother? will you
pray?" she said,
And light seemed to CLEAN on her youthful
That / Christian may be-" Those who
Her bedside stood were thrilled those words
to hear.
pray that to health may be restored.
Nevertheless, my will yield to the will Of my
Silence followed prayer. She seemed to pass
Serene and quiet as the summer day.
speak" cried her brother through tears,
bending low,
lone word, beloved sister, ere you co.
She spoke that word the last she spoke on
In whispering tones-these words of won
drous WORTH
II die a Christian - The Borrowing friends
caught the sound
But angels heard it with a Joy profound.
Then, by the Savior's mighty power, the gates
unfold.
The gates of pearl that guard the streets of
gold,
And through the open portals entered in,
Another soul redeemed from death and sin.
q. A. W.