Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
A Beautiful Life.

Lady Henry Somerset. OF England. has
written a most interesting character
sketch OF Mrs. Hannah Whitau Smith. the
authoress OF The CHRISTIANS Secret OF a
Happy Life
Is OF Quaker descent: her father being a
vel known merchant Of that city. She
IS the mother OF several sons and daugh-
ters-an elect lady in deed and IN truth
wherever she resides
ady Henry Somerset heard Of Mrs.
Smith through her own sister. the
Duchess OF Bedford. and sought her &C
ouaintance. Mrs. Smiths fine face and
sweet tender words won her heart from
the start. as she relates
Mrs Smith and Miss Frances Willard
we're great friends. and Lady Henry Som
erset saws. Mrs. Smith brought two 9TH
er. congenial friends together. Lady
Somerset tells OF a bible reading that
Mrs. Smith gave. TO which she listened
from the verse:
The Lord Is my rock and my fortress
and my deliverer-my God. my strength,
IN whom / Will trust: my buckler and the
horn OF my salvation and my high tower.
She tells OF Mrs. Smiths wonderful ex-
position OF Gods loving care OF those
that trust IN Him. which made an indel-
fbIe Impression on her own mind. In con-
nection with this text.
As read Lady Somerset's paper pub
lished In lions outlook, / called TO mind
my own impressions Of Mrs. Smith. when
/ saw her In Nashville. about fourteen
or fifteen years ago. She was then with
Miss Willard at a national W. c. 7. u.
convention. She removed 10 England al
forwards.
Mrs. Smith gave a bible reading at Nc
Kendree church one evening which was
privileged to hear as one Of her audience.
-
shall never forget The care OF the heaV-
enIy father for those who trust. His low
ing kindness was worth trip 70 Nash
Vile 20 listen 20.
she seemed to be able to explain the
fatherhood OF God IN the clearest way.
After the reading was over heard a lady
say to her: Il came thirty miles this
evening 20 look in your face. Your
Christians Secret of a Happy Life has
been such a blessing 10 me. 1 felt con-
strained 10 come and thank you"
She was entertained at the Maxwell
house and so was l. When I reached the
hotel I waited at the ladies' entrance 10
thank her for the pleasure she had given
me With those searching eyes which
seemed to look one through. she looked in
my face a second. then she said: You
are careful about many things. Seek that
good part, that implicit faith which will
take out OF your mind these anxious cares,
for God IS ever ready 10 give you perfect
rest in his love. God tells you to trust
everything in his care and you know
YOU are unable 70 make IL easier for
yourself. Why not give your life and all
It stands for unto his keeping? He can
give you perfect rest"
She was like a vision OF angelic grace
and serenity. with her little fine lace CAP
on her beautiful brown. wavy hair. and
the peace that passes all understanding
radiated from her sweet and beautiful
features.
Those who knew her home life told us
Il was ideal in its real comfort and Chris
tan repOse-
She is a rarely gifted person and as
read Lady SOmerset's interesting account
OF her life In England I could easily re-
alize her influence over earnest seekers
after Christian truth who are hungering
for the rest that she breaches about SO
Beautifully. Her Christians Secret OF q