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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 17, 1866

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 28, No. 7.

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By E. W. Darling

On the death of sisters A. M., and E. P. Warren, of Deerfield, Minn.

FROM the church a worthy member, Taken from our little number, Laid away in death to slumber Till the final judgment day. Friends who were of kindred spirit, Though possessing less of merit, Strong their grief, yet they can bear it, For she left a cheering ray.
"Mother you will not forget me;" "Father you'll be sure to meet me;" "Sister live and hope to greet me" "On that bright and happy shore." "For though earthly hopes are riven," "Yet my hope is strong of Heaven;" "I can claim the promise given—" "We shall meet to part no more."
Mem'ry still her deeds recalling, Brings to mind each faithful warning, And each Christian grace adorning, Prized too little in her life. Since her death we've lost another— 'Tis her loved and Christian mother; Now they calmly rest together, Free from care, and free from strife.
Deeds, not words for her have spoken; She hath left a blessed token— 'Tis her Bible, worn and broken By long years of faithful search. Though such thoughts somewhat relieve us, Yet their vacant places grieve us, And our fears did not deceive us, We have missed them in the church.
Death from sorrow still releaseth, Help us Lord, the godly ceaseth, While the wicked still increaseth, And our hearts with grief are bowed. We can raise this prayer together, Let not death possess another; Spare each sister, spare each brother— Lord to thee we cry aloud.
E. W. DARLING. Faribault, Minn.