The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-09
Resolutions of the Woman's MissiOna-
rv Society

ry Society.
At a meeting of the Woman's Missionary Sc
ciety of the congregational Church, held at Mis-.
P. Heitzman's, January 4th, 1895, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has taken
f.om our midst uuto Himself our friends, MRS.
MARY A. WOODBRIDGE and MES. SOPHIA N NoBLE,
we are assembled today to pay slight tribute
of respect and affection to their memory.
is to peze tna %e shd dd see sSe
from the activities of this life, to the more glo-
rious activities of the world Esyond. But yes
and home and Native Land to-day she is not,
for the Lord has called her unto Himself.
We remember her beautiful home, and the
genial hospitality that reigned there; we re-
member the depth of her convictions, her high
aims and enthusiasm of purpose in all her ardu-
Gus laborS for the cause of humanity.
We remember her once our President, and
always an interested member of Society,
and the pleasure we felt when she could sit down
with US in our meetings and talk of the affairs
of the Kingdom, and we grieve that we shall see
her face more.
Although we can add nothing to what has al
ready been said of one gift and whose fame
is worldwide, yet we desire to show our appre-
citation of her devoted life, of her great work,
and also of the interest and love which she al
ways manifesto I'D for the Missionary Society of
her own Church; therefore,
RESOLVED, That when the earthly life OF NJ Rs
WooC sRIDGE was closed, the Missionary Society
lost one possessed iu eminent degree the spir.
it of love and sacrifice. Her enthusiasm for the
ted us to more active labors She was interested
in all that elevated humanity. Her heart went
out to the poor and ignorant of all lands
She lifted up her voice, not only for those who
were enslaved by their own low appetit3s and
DESIRES but for those whose souls are bound by
the chains of darkness and superstition.
RESOLVED, That the life of MRS. WOODBRIDGE
| is an inspiration to nObler living. May the same
spirit of love for the Master which she possessed
| inspire US to work more lovingly for the human
| ity, and to labor more faithfully for the exten
| sion of the Kingdom of Righteousness upon the
earth.
| Resolved That we tender our most heartfelt
sympathies to the broken family, praying that
| the Comforter may be ever with them, and SPEAK
| peace to their troubled hearts, That they may
not mourn as those who have no hOpe but may
look forward with full assurance to meeting
| in the Better Land where parting is unknown.
MRS. SOPHIA NOBLE.
| MRS NOBLE came here in 1S- to care for the
motherless children of her brother. o. V. Scarf
We soon found in her a friend and siste., evel
ready to do what she could to help in Church
| ciety was she a Jealous helper, never soaring
| herself when there was anything she could do tt
| advance its interests. She was our Treasures
| for three years, and was filling the position O.
| Secretary when called from her la6 DIS here t.
| the Rest that remaineth for the people of God
| We desire to express our high appreciation o
her character and our sorrow for her loss there
| fore,
RESOLVED, That in the death of Mrs. NoBL1
| we have lost faithful and earnest worker ii
| the cause of Missions, who was enthusiastic il
| her work for the Master and for the enlightsn
|
ready to sympathize with the afflicted and to aiC
| the unfoI Itunat9.
| RESOLVED, That we cherish her in our memo
ries, and although she will go in and out witt
| us more, although we shall never more loOl
| upon her pleasant race, or listen to her earnes
| words of prayer, still her unselfsh life will b
| an inspiration to us, and will ever serve to urg
US on to more loving service for the uplifting o
| humanity.
RESOLVED, That we extend our sympathies t
the home circle she SO tenderly cared for, and t.
| all her family friends, commencing them to tn
| Savior whose she was and whom she served
praying that at the last they may meet, an un
| out forever.
RESOLVED, That a copy of this tribute of low
be presented to the families of our friends, b
| recorded with the minutes of the Society, an,
| furnished the village papers for publication.
| MRS. ELLEN ]; DAY, lCom.
| MISS SARAH G. HART, Ooiii'