The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-06-29
NEEL.
McMOrriS.

izabeth Neel, widow of Robt
who died in the Civil war in
Arted this life at TIE home OF
g!ater, Mrs. Jane Sigh at the
on December II, 1914. Mrs.
IS faithful member of the A.
nurch. When l went to Can
eek church as pastor in 1884
her there as loyal member
pc son as elder another as a
and all the other children
6ers. As her pastor for 81 years
IN say that she looked after the
ness of the king. I can say OF
what Paul said of Phebe, "She has
n succor Of many and of me
)" She looked well to tie ways
her household and ate not the bread
dleness. The holy spirit presents
doings of such a woman as worthy
Imitation. Often would l go to
gr house from church it was never
oo hot nor too cold for her. Martha
ke-to be numbered with mucn sew
ing like Mary she had chosen that
sood part and it was her delight to
ntertain servants of the Lord. A visit
b her home was a benediction. 1t was
her home that Mrs. Neel's life re-
ealed it's true strength and beauty.
Her supreme love was for God and
Ehers.
A more devoted mother perhaps
sYer lived. When she was at son
hn's she would say l must go down
see Mary James family, and when
Ere l must go over to see Ham
bbS S0thus ever on the go for the
BOD of others.
Lou-like her unfeigned faith can be
en- in her children and grandchil-
IN.
Eunice-like sne transmitted to them
be and truth. and forgiveness.
When convinced that certain way
Is right, no one, not even her chill
IN could call her from that way. I
that tested in a sad trial at the
rch that was as dear to f0er as
And as for loyalty to her pas
all the synod could not persuade
to forsake him, She would have
pwed him to the stake. / verify be-
it. To talk to her about, against,
pastor was like talking to her
1t her son. And s.. has left be-
her some children and grand
lren like her.
e delighted in tie service of the
Eua0y and though very hard Of
ing she would always go if pos
Often sic would say 1 did not
much of the sermon but l saw
handing up for Jesus and that
joy to me. Who could nave fail
TO disclose the Whole truth with
the power of heart and life with
eh a one before him, with such
IDLY women as Mrs. Neel, Cook and
hers like them praying for the ser
@ce, no wonder Cannon Creek church
S a mission church today.
NM
To her pastor she was always sup
rt and an inspiration. One year
rhaps many she gave me about half
int, although 1 did not know it for
ears, and then not from her. She had
10 impressed her children with the
Importance of giving self and all to
&od that when l took charge of her
shurch one son with only two 1orse
arm was paying $50, and another son
With only one horse farm was pay
Ing $40. Where did they get such
training? l need not say, was it not
from tnat mother. She built of gold,
silver and precious stone before the
true foundation, church. Hence her
Ideparture was an abundant entrance. 1
expect to see her again sometime,
somewhere. o how she loved the
Mouse of the Lord and the songs OF
Zion. She crowned him Lord of ALL"
aShe was ready for every good work
Ind generous to every worthy cause.
wonder they stood weeping over
er when she died. But weep not as
hose who have no hope BLESSED are
be dead who die in the Lord" She
as left good name and That is to
chosen rather than great riches
ID loving favor rather than silver
d." Children if you have not yet
UP stone to her memory when
put on it-a hand pointing up
rd.
Ter body was placed to rest by the
e of church built by son and a