Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-09-15
In MenOriani.

Lewter, age 22years, II months,
16 days.
Dick, as he was Familiarity call.
ed by all his friends and acquain-
tances, had suffered for years
with what was supposed to be
rheumatism. In the summer of
1913 he took a six weeks treat
ment at Hot Springs, Ark, under
DR.. Clendening, Prcst.of theBoard
of Health at that place. When he
returned the disease was no bet.
ter, in fact, it was worse, for when
he left he was able to 60 about
without a stick, but when he re-
turned he had to use two. He
was greatly benefited by the
baths as to his general health,
with the exception Of his leg, and
no doubt this caused him to bear
better the terrible sufferings
which followed. After he return
ed home he gradually grew worse
until his death.
He was under the treatment of
DR.. G.. @. Morris, of Savannah,
and DR.. May Sanders, of Adams.
Vile, who did all in their power to
allay his sufferings and save his
life. The weather last winter was
never too bad for them to make
their regular trips, and call when
needed. No one ever had better
attention from doctors and home
folks; every wish was granted 80
far as money and loving patience
would go. His mother, though
feeble herself, was by his bedside
constantly for months before he
died, both day and night, never
seeming to tire of administering
to his wants.
Brother Dick professed religion
when very young, but like most
boys of his age, went back for
want of proper nursing by the
church, but was soundly reclaimed
several weeks before he died. By
request of his dear mother l APP.
preached him in regard to his
spiritual condition; to which he
responded at once that he was
ready, and then spoke of his con.
version, and was sorry he had not
lived a christian all the time. He
was the most patient sufferer |
ever saw. | was with him often
and never heard a single murmur,
| so much so it made me wonder to
see one of his age and talent, and
such fattering prospects as he
once had, so resigned to the will
of the Lord. On arriving at his
bedside one morning, and again
asking him in regard to his faith in
the Master, he assured me that he
was all right-there was nothing
in his way. He got so near heav.
en- before his spirit left his body,
that he could hear the sweetest
music. | asked him where he
thought it was. He said it was
in the parior. AT that time there
was not a sound to be heard in
that direction, and l have not a
single doubt that angels were
cooling his body, so to speak,
with the gentle zephyrs of their
wings at that very moment. The
last visit l made, death was on
him, and he was at himself-said
he was not suffering any, but was
waiting for the Lord to take him.
After being there a short time he
asked me TO pray that he would
not choke to death with the
phlegm from his lungs, while |
complied with and got the an.
swer to the petition. When left
him, which was 4 or 5 hours be.
fore his final departure, | told him
/ was certain | had four children
in Heaven, ana perhaps many
other friends, and | wished him
to see and tell them | would be
along after a while. To which he
answered: / will try to see them
all. Some hours before he pass.
ed away he raised both arms
above his head zone of which had
been useless to him for quite a
while) and clapped his hands and
praised God, at which time l think
he was fully sanctified. He never
complained of any misery after
that. In his last hours he started
different songs some of which he
sang line or two distinctly
Among the songs he sung, was
"Home, sweet home" Just three.
quarters of an honr before he
died he asked Mr.. James Will
Jams if it would be hours or min
utes. He answered that it would
be about one hour. At the ex'
piraton of which time, save 10
minutes, he fell asleep without
strange, in which condition his clay
will remain; meanwhile his spirit
shall remain with Christ in
Paradise and shall remain there
until Chrisps second coming, al
whichrlime they will be reunited
and will live and reign with hin
a thousand years and so shall he
ever be with the Lord. WeeT
not, dear friends, Dick cannot