The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-02-13

SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas, Feb. 8, 1897.
Editor InteIligencer, Lexington, Mo.
Died, on February 1st, 1897, at the resi-
dence of DR.. D.. II. Bradley, in May view,
Mo-, Mrs: Prudence e. Major, the BELOVED
wife of Capt. w. b. Major, in the Goth
year of her age.
She was born near Wellington, Mo-,
July 18th, 1893. Her parents were John
and Lizzie Warder. She was married to
w. b. Major in the city Of Lexington,
Proctor being the officiating minister.
She obeyed the gospel in 1854, and was
baptized by the late James ID. Mediation,
and from that day till her death she lived
a consistent Christian life. There never
was a time in her history when she was
not ready to minister to those Who needed
her. 1t was never two cold or hot, wet or
dry, in which she was not ready to go
where duty called, and for her to attend
to the services of the church. There are
many who can say, well, that she was
indeed a comforter vhen they were almost
borne down with the trials, sorrows and
Affections OF this life. She left a noble
example of heroic patience in suffering.
She was one for several years, and while
her sufferings at times were almost I'M
bearable, she, with true Christian FORTH
Ltude, never murmured or complained, and
amidst the rack of pain she was often
heard to say:
"Savior, more than life to me,
am clinging, clinging, close to thee;
Ever be a present friend
Leave me never, never, to the end"
She implicitly trusted in her Savior,
and was always faithful to Him and His
service. She leaves behind her, to mourn
her loss, her faithful husband, two daugh-
ters and our sons, three brothers, two
sisters, and a host of relatives, ~neighbors
and friends. And Oh! what a grand
legacy she has left her children and hus-
band n friends. But while we know
she is at rest, and in the enjoyment of the
heavenly home, and while we would not
call her back, yet there is an aching void,
and it is SO hard to give up q dear
mother, b was so much to us in this
life. She was always doing for her child
rem. But, Obi the lopesomeness OF our
dear father. She, who for nearly forty,
eight years was by his side, a faithful
wife and companion, to cheer when trials
thick and dark gathered round, n to
encourage at all times-how he will miss
her. But, dear father, it will not be long,
at best, till you will be reunited again,
never more to part.
Brothers and sisters, let us pattern our
lives after the life of our dear mother; let
as all have the same implicit trust n
faith In our Savior; let us all follow in
her footsteps, and we know we shall meet
her in that heaven where no tears, heart
aches. Sorrows, troubles and Affections
can come, but where all will be peace and
10y at Gods right hand, where we can
6D6nO au uuOTOACu CJCIullJ WILL OhE
loved ones, our Savior, and the redeemed
Of all ages. And may the blessed God give
us all the comfort and consolation we
need so much; may He heal 1.-THE broken
hearts; may He bind up the wounded
souls, and may He more firmly seal the
bonds tina bind together those whom our
loved one has left in this world; let US
look to Him, for He hath said, LET not
your hearts be troubled; ! will not leave
you comfortless; and come unto me-"
Let us go to Him, tell Him our sorrows,
and cast our cares on Him, and He will
comfort and heal our wounded hearts.
"Mother, thou vast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it oats among the trees.
Peaceful he thy silent slumbers,
Peaceful in thy grave SO low.
Thou no more wilt join our numbers;
Thou no more our songs b know.
Dearest mother, thou hast lefS us;
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But tits God that hast brett us
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet, again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life has fed;
Then in heaven with Joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed?"
Her surviving son.
Henry A. MAJOR.
Lafayette county papers are requested
to please copy.