Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-01-31

IN MEMORIAM.

IN MEMoRIAM.
Entered into rest eternal, on Friday
morning, Jan 4, at East Lamoine,
Matilda Hodgkins Boynton, beloved wife
Of Henry S Boynton, and daughte of the
late Nathan and Harriet Hodgkins, in the
seventy third year of her age.
After long years of declining health,
passed in unfailing patience and cheerful
ness, the burdened brain, the loving
heart, and he active hands are still: For
so lie giveth His beloved sleep.
The Whole community is beneath the
shadow Of great and irreparable los,
All are conscious of deep sense ol
personal bereavement. For the life OF
the sainted one had come in touch with
the lives of many Others by means OF
tender minstrations to the sick ana
suffering. Through long and pre-
eminently useful life, she endeared her
self to her towns people by many kindly
offices. And she being dead, yet
speaketh; her works do follow her She
did ''W hat she could" No greater need
of praise than this can be given by the
many grateful friends who revere her
memory.
In her own home he loss falls heaviest,
for there the noblest and most womanly
qualities of her character found fullest
sweep She was, in the truest sense,
home maker. Nothing was too hard for
her to do for those she loved
Such was her indomitable energy and
perseverance that she often greatly over
taxed herself in her motherly solicltude
for her children. And to-day six noble
sons and daughters rise up and call her
blessed, and witness to the untiring de-
yotion and sacred mot herlove which she
bestowed upon them.
The husband of her youth mourns the
loss of one who was most truly his fellow
helper, who for many years shared in his
Joys and lightened his burdens. She was,
indeed, first in his heart and home, and
her spiritual presence still fingers with
him to brighten his hearthstone, and TO
cheer him in his solitary hours. The
militant church of Jesus has lost one
Of its most loyal members, in the de-
parture of this holy servant of God, who
has gone to join the church expectant in
paradise above.
Early in life she became identified with
the people OF God, and her interest in
spiritual things continued unwavering
to the end. The religion Of Christ was to
her indeed glorious reality. And when
ever she spoke Of her abiding trust in
the All Fathers wisdom and love, such
was her deep emotion that no one could
doubt the sincerity of her utterance. Her
religion was genuine, for it was embodied
in her life. 1t found expression not in
words.only but in deeds. She delighted
herself in unceasing activities for the
good of men, thus initiating the example
of her Lord and Saviour. Hers was
sanctif flied character, beautiful in its like
ness to the Christ whom she loved and
served.
The sacred memory OF her noble life
will abide with her sorrowing family as
perpetual benediction of peace. And all
who have known and loved her may well
thank God for the privilege granted them
OF coming into personal touch and fell
lowship with such a singularly pure
hearted Christian woman.
Brief life is here our portion;
Brief sorrow, short.liyed care;
The life that knows no ending,
The fearless life, is there"
sullivan Harbor.