Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1905-01-27
In Memortam.

On January IS, 1905, the Lord wanted an.
other jewel TO beautify the Blouse of Many
Mansions" Accordingly he sent the "Mes'
| sengers that do his pleasure" down to
| chamber wherein lay q jewel such as the
Allwise needed, and the spirit OF Mrs. 8. A.
Miles was borne by angels into Abraham's
bosom"
This sister was born April IA, 1888, within
half mile of the place where she lay when
the summons came to come up higher.
About 1861 she gave her heart TO the Savior
and united with the N. K. Church at Pooles'
Vile. OF this church she remained faith
full member up to the summer OF looS. by
an Independent and strictly secret investiga'
ton Of the New Testament she became pro-
foundly convinced that immersion alone
was Scriptural baptism, and her devotion 10
the Master was such that she was willing 10
follow Him In all His appointed ways. Ac.
cordingly she applied to the Missionary Bap'
tist Church for membership, and by Rev. ).
r. White was "buried with Christ by bap'
tlsm" and truly "arose TO walk In newness
Of life." From that day until tho day her
earthly labors ended, her faith 10 the Savior
never faltered, nor did her zeal In His ser
vice ever flag. Not only was this consecra.
ton shown by unswerving allegiance TO en-
terprlses fostered by her own church, but
wherever good could be done her. helping
hand could certainly be relied upon. Never
did even tramp turn from her door unfed.
While these rough, hayward men partook
Of her bounty, she would always ask them
whether or not they were following the
Lord. Often she would lay her hand on
their shoulders and entreat them 10 accept
her Savior, and many times they have lett
her door with tears freely flowing from eyes
long dry. Sometimes as she talked, these
hardened, hungry men could no longer eat.
As the neighbors on all sides told this
writer about her many deeds Of love, he
was sensibly reminded Of how the widows
stood around the dead body Of Dorcas and
wept and showed the garments she had
made for the needy. He was reminded
again how aptly and beautifully IL has been
said, "The path Of good woman 10 indeed
strewn with flowers, but they rise behind
her steps, not before them" A large crowd
In attendance at her funeral service paid elo-
quent tribute TO the esteem 10 which she
was held by the wide circle OF her friends.
She was married to James U. Miles Feb
ruary 10, 1868. Thus they had been com
panions for almost 50 years. Besides her
lifetime companion, she leaves behind her
five sons, all but one Of whom are 10 the
West. They were so far from railroad points
that IL would have taken week 70 get tnem
here.
Her labors have been long and arduous,
truly her rest will be sweet. Her cross has
often been heavy, but the Master knows
how to reward for faithful services. Her
part OF the battle was long 70 be sure, but
the victory is immeasurably glorious. Her
lonely husband and heart-stricken children
and host Of friends and relatives sorrow 10
deed, but not as those who have no hope.
Because I'VE know that II this earthly house
Of our tabernacle were dissolved we have
building of God, an house not made with
hands, eternal In the heavens"
May the blessings Of the great Comforter,
bright as the sun, lair as the moon and glori'
Gus as the MONDAY, rest, with oil Divine
sweetness, upon torn and bleeding hearts
until all shall be re. united where sorrow
and parting shall be strangers forever and
ever. Most sincerely,
Her Pastor.