Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-31
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the Masters will,
She was a grand woman. Grand in
her u~nswcrving fidelity to conscience
and truth; grand and exalted in The So
lidity of her character and the prlncl-
pies of her conduct; grand IN the fortl-
tude, patience and resignation with
which she bore affection. During her
entire illness which extended over many
months. though broken by disease and
trial, though called upon to endure
agonies the most intense, she was per-
fectly resigned, faint yet still pursuing,
ever constant, eve loyal and true she
never uttered one word of rebellion.
Occasionally, in moments OF lntensest
| suffering. a prayer for mercy was soft
ly breathed. that was sill.
She knew the end was coming and
talked freely of it, often assuring US of
her peace, trust and her home on the
other side, But she had no fear.
death has no terrors for the Christian
His sting'ss extracted and his mighty
! Was blunted by it's task on Calvary"
Most surely death had no terrors for
her. When talking of dying she would
say: ''My house is in order and | am
ready for the summons, but | hate to
leave Johnnie" The only emotioa ex-
cited at the thought being a regret at
parting with the husband by whose side
she had walked for nearly thirty-feur
years, and to whom she had ever been
an inspiration and a JOY. Her devotion
to him to the last was as strong as
heart cords could bind, her love as ten
der as when a girl.
In all the conditions and relations Of
her life the spirit of kindness, gentle
ness and love was manifested in heE
demeanor. With a sunny countenance
and words of good will. cheer and COM
fort for everybody, her presence wheth-
er in the church, home or social circle,
was ever pleasant and inspiring,
AS a friend she was natural, unaf-
fected, unselfsh, generous and II
fiding, and had a charm of manner that
drew all hearts to her. One could but
esteem it a privilege to share her
sweeter because she has lived and we
shall miss her as the years go by. We
realize fully that a sad vacancy has
been left in our hearts which can not
be filled, and we would have ke:t her
if we could. But God needed her and
took her. Ali the loving are and So
licitude of a devoted husband, all the
luxuries that wealth could bestow, ali
the most scientific treatment admins
tered by the home physicians and 9th
ers availed nothing. But | am quite
earth will changeless through eternity
abide. We have lost her but for a
spell.
That God will give our loved ones back
bright, pure, beautiful.
We know he will but keep
Our own and his until we fall asleep.
We now he does not mean
To break the strands reaching between
The here and there.
He does not mean, though heaven be
fair,
To change the spirits entering there
that they forget
The eyes appraised and wet,
The lips too still for prayer,
The mute despair.
He will rot take
The spirits which we gave and make
The glorifed so new
That they are lost to me, to you.
l do believe that just the same sweet
face,
But glorifed is waiting in the place
Where we shall meet if only /
Am counted worthy in that bye and bye.
l dc belleve that God will give a sweet
surprise
To tear-stained saddened eyes.
And that His Heaven will be
Most glad, most tided through with JOY
for you and me
AS we have suffered most.
God never made
Spirit for spirit, answering shade for
And placed them side by side
So wrought in one, though separate.
mystified-
moopf fo brooI. /