Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-09
New Years Day.

Today the sun rose bright. glowing.
clear. yet crisp and cold In the early
morning hours. and generally through the
day.
new year. 1Sa2 was TO attend the funeral
services Of a lovely nighbor. mother. wife
and friend. who passed on In closing days
II the old year 10 her reward in the heav-
enly home
Her sweet face comes into mind as she
has been so often seen in our midst. a
delicate cultured. gentle sweet-voiced,
render. Christian-hearted. good woman, a
blessing 70 all who were associated with
her.
Her daily walk and conversation was
nlra a .ben1ictIon after prayer. She went
our OF life as she lived In IT, at peace with
her own heart and with all mankind.
The church was full OF sympathizing
friends-the service beautiful and COM
forting 70 the living.
How beautiful is such passing away.
Surrounded BY those who loved her. ana
followed 10 her grave by scores VINO re-
ally priced her influence and eXample-it
seemed that sadness and gloom had no
Mace about her beloved clay. because she
lived so well that she died well i'm the
Lord
Il was better 70 20 70 the house OF
vv.crrufnr than the house OF feasting on
this bright new years day because Il
brought 20 mind the vicissitudes and un-
certaintles Of life I'm a calm but realistic
way. il helped one 20 look over and be-
yond the cares OF today 20 the peace OF
the hearrafter. and there was such pien-
ituSa OF sweet loving sympathy and gra-
rgous Kindness 20 the bereaved that II
made the heart wake up 20 the real sat
isfaction that comes Of holy living ana
dying
Withdraw our hearts Oftener from the dis
tracing cares Of everyday life and re-
member that we cannot abide here long.
even swhsn we reach three score and ten
and having but short time 10 linger IN
this temporal existence. Il Is wise and
prudent 20 think more Of the eternal home
whore the loved ones watch for our com
inE.
several OF our Country Home readers
will recall the mention Of a little book
which told Of the revelations Of the Spirit
world.
The hook was sent to me by an aged
friend. who valued II very highly.
Yesterday the news came that she. too.
had gone 20 her reward in the Spirit
world. departed IN peace and faith
Her mind and heart seemed 70 be ripen-
ing for TIE change and her bright. cheer
ful face rises UP tonight and feel sure
that she knew her time had almost come
when she must step down into the dark
wafer ana over. EuE Au&A ~ AAAN N@tAA-
fort she had realized IN the book she
would send me with evident Joy.
These are sad trophies for those who
are not ready OF willing TO meet the is
sues OF death as well as life. but the brief
step which separates Us from the hidden
world beyond makes these retrospective
giarces provident as well as timely.
May the new year bring 10 everyone
whose eye rests on this column the bless
ing which they most need and the COM
fort which VIII be most grateful and the
patience that win serve them best during
rs passing days weeks and months.
II Ne meet again. twelve months from
today may we rejoice that we have done
our duty and are not consumed with vain
regrets or saddenes. by gloomy disap-
poinfments.
May this new year help US 10 live and to
help Others.