Year: 1878

humility, which Obscures the light OF
selfish thoughts in the blaze of nobler
sentiments, as the lamp grows pale in
the glory Of the sun.


Let us notice one more trait--the un-
complaining spirit in which our sister
trod the paths of earthly trial and suf-
fering. How often have [ called at her
home when she was suffering from ill.,
ness, always to be greeted with the same
glad smile. How often the silent pic
ture of the beloved Ida, from its honor
ed place in the family room, looked
down upon us, voiceless as the piano that
once had known the touch Of her living
fingers; but from the aching depths Of
a mothers heart no murmur ever arose.
The prophet has given expression to
that submissive, trustful, peaceful spir-
it, This is our God and He will save
US


Mrs. Planes maiden name was Eme-
line Rider She was the daughter of
James and A. Rider, and was born at
Ravenna, Ohio, Nov. %, 1884. She re-
moved with her parents to Belvidere,
illinois, in 1851; was married to Robt.
r. Plane July 9Th, 1854, Immediate
ly removing with her husband to In
dependence, Iowa. She united with
the Baptist church at that place, twelve
years ago, in which she remained con-
sistent member to the time of her
death, most Of the time being faithful
and devoted teacher in the Sabbath
school. She left her home in Indepen-
dence four weeks ago last Tuesday, to
visit her mother and other relatives in
Belvidere, and after being with them
about ten days, had congestive chill
from which she never rallied, but grad
ually failed, until the "angel of death"
took her home. When asked if she
wanted some one to write to her hus-
band, she replied that she would prefer
to write for herself, as he would be more
alarmed than there was cause for.
When, after few days, as she was con-
stantly failing, she decided that her
husband had better come, he was imme-
diately summoned, and remained con-
stantly at her bedside. For the last
week of her life she realized that she
could not live, and arranged everything
for her departure. At one time she
wished some one to repeat some of
Gods precious promises. She repeated
several passages herself, some of which
We're, The Lord is my shepherd, | shall
not want Though | walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, [ will
fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy
rod and Thy staff they comfort me-
Come unto me all ye that labor and are
heavy laden, and | will give you rest"


At another time, she wanted to tell
her relatives that the night before she
had been passing through the valley of
death, and she wanted to assure them
that there was reality in religion, but
her strength failed and she was not able
to finish what she wanted to say She
told them not to weep for her, as she
was going home to see Jesus and Ida.
During the last ten minutes of her life
she looked up and smiled when told that
she was nearly home. Not able to speak,
she reached out her hand, pointing hea-
venward; and when some one told her
they would go as far as the river, and
then must return, heavenly smile was
her only response, and she passed quiet
ly away.


A more peaceful and happy death
those present never witnessed. She
leaves beloved husband, two sons and
a sweet little babe, together with large
circle of relatives and friends to mourn
her loss, two children having gone to the
spirit land before. Blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord


Thus fittingly and triumphantly clo-
scs one of the most beautiful of Chris
tian lives. Brethren, ! need not say that
as a church you have suffered a great
loss. 1t is not often that you will be
called to part with one so ripe in Chris
tlan graces, possessing an influence in
behalf of Christian truth so sweet and
so strong But let us be thankful to-
day that for twelve years she has moved
among us, and has left to us such a
priceless and fadeless heritage of con-
secrated power. And let us be glad and
rejoice in the salvation so signally ex-
emplified in her life and death.


But what shall | say of the loss to
her family How shall our brother part
company with one so tenderly loved and
trusted? Only, as it would seem, in the
strength which led the beloved one
through the Jordan in peace and tri
umph. How shall these sons enter life
without the mothers care and love to
steady and guide them, pointing in no.
bier way and leading on to Heaven?
They will not be without them, for she
will love them still; they cannot, for
they will not forget her. They will not
fail, we shall trust, to love the Savior
who so blessed her; they will not do
what would cause her pain if she were
here. But there is one to whom the
mother love and gentle guiding influence
must be unknown. o, my heart goes
out for the babe! God bless him and
love him and watch over him, for moth
er has gone from home But let us not
forget, friends, that what is sorrow and
bereavement to us is to others great joy.
O, the reunion with the loved ones and
the Savior in the blessed land! We
shall never know what it was till VIC,
too, pass the shadowy river and enter
the pearly gates. God grant that the
circles broken here may be reunited
there forever.