Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05

rose again even 90 them also which
sleep In Jesus viii God bring with
him''.
Mrs. William Pollock was born In
New Albany Indiana ocs. 2. 1889; She
was married 10 Mr.. Pollock Jan. rs,
1866. She came to Mexico with her
husband ia 1859 where she continued
her residence until she departed 70 be
with the Lord Feb. o, 1908. She was
an earnest and beloved memter Of the
Mexico Presbyterian Church, uniting
with this congregation shortly after
her coming to the community. The
name we commemorate to-day is that
of a worthy mother In Isreal.
We're / called on TO note the most
striking characteristic OF the life
which has ceased its sphere Of earth
ly Influence 1 would point to that OF
christian motherhood. There were
other traits Of 8 gnoble kind, which
shone with bright lustre.
There was an industry which tri-
umpbed over physical weakness and
accomplished marvels where Q less
dominant spirit would have succomb-
ed. She never ate the bread of an idle
hour. There was q genial genuine
hospitality which assured you of q
welcome refined yet cordial, a hos
pitality Of the heart as well as the
house.
There wasa constant and deep in
terest In the welfare Of friends and
people, so that her hands were often
stretched forth In; deeds OF thought
full, tactful kindness; She gave many
q cup Of cold water in the name OF
Christ. But to me the Outstanding
position occupied by her was In the
domain Of the home that realm where
christian motherhood is supreme, and
where 1t YIELDS such deep and Tar
reaching influence. She appreciated
the Wilderness Of that doamin and with
all the energy and vim OF her strong
nature gave her whole self to its dut-
lea and privileges. To rule In the love
Of her husband and children was for
her an honor, and constituted a prize
worthy Of her most earnest seeking.
To dedicate formally and publicly her
children In their carly life to the Lord
was TO her not alone q christian duty,
but a divine privilege; To set before
them an u~nceasing example consistent
her VOWS of dedication was to her
\ triumph eagerly to be sought and
worthy attained.
The transcendant glory OF christian
motherhood is thus exemplifed. Such
ives have In them 1.-THE power Of un-
'nding influence. They speak even
'fter the voice is stilled, they guide
ven after the hand is withdrawal and
0 Yield their fruit here and hereaf-
er. Such motherhood as 1t passes
earth to heaven becomes q mag
et In the skies, a treasure in heaven,
'hich is followed by those who knew
nd loved 1T best while here. 1
Trusting in her Lord, supported by
be promises Of His word as it was |
lad to her, comforted by the music
I sacred hymn and the voice Of up
fled prayer, and ministered to by Low.
lg hands she passed down into the
alley OF shadows to find her Saviour .
the way to the city of eternal /
ght. The mother 10 Isreal is safely Q
Oused with the God OF Israel.
l cannot more appropriately close :
service Of this tender occasion
read for our comfort Gods eulo- Z
: OF a good woman in Proverbs Thir- a
one. WHO can find q worthy wo-
an? For her price Is far above rub
5. The heart Of her husband doth b
fely trust in her,so that he shall not b
I'VE need of spoil. She will do him
'od and not evil all the days Of her
e. She looketh well TO the ways Of d
II household, and eateth not the G
cad Of idleness. Her children arise
and call her blessed, her husband
70, and he pralsesh her. MANY &
lighters have done woFthily, but c
GU excellest them all. Favour is de-
itful, and beauty 10 vain, but a w0-
an that feareth the Lord, she shall '
praised.
Give her the fruit OF her hands, and b
her own works praise her in the
ties. Ii
Angels have slipped the golden bars 2
And to the lamb fold safe. she trod
UP the long stairway OF the stars
At homee with God. r
The better part your dear one has
Your treasure safe, then dry thy tears
For with the Lord one day is as /.
A thousand cars :
Hts Will be done; She VIII not come
But we shall go to her, ere long
And Join in that unbroken home u
Her morning song. Ii
Mrs. Hannah Lawder went TO Far
II, Thursday. y