G. W. MORSE by G. W. Morse

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 6, 1914

G. W. MORSE

By G. W. Morse

HICKOK.— Mary A. Hickok, née Baker, was born May 31, 1836, at Rodman, Jefferson Co., N. Y., and died June 11, 1914, at Miami, Fla. In 1854 she was married to Stephen W. Hickok, who died about twelve years ago. To them were born four children, one daughter and three sons, the daughter dying when a child. Of Sister Hickok's immediate relatives, she leaves one brother and one sister. Our beloved sister led an unusually active life, not only in the matter of home duties, but also as regards religious, social, and philanthropic affairs. Her services and labors of love were incessant, and characterized by a remarkable spirit of self-abnegation. Hers was a life of the purest of motives, and she always sought the good and comfort of others in preference to her own. Before the year 1863 she was a Seventh-day Baptist, but for the last fifty years of her life she was a consistent believer in the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and will be fondly remembered by hundreds of our ministers and laborers for her faithful and efficient ministrations in their behalf. In church, Sabbath school, and missionary services, Sister Hickok was ever an active, exemplary, and efficient participant. The Lord abundantly sustained her, and she was a remarkable example of patience and resignation during her great sufferings, her only wish being that the Lord's will be done. She died in the glorious triumphs of the Christian faith, and rests with bright hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. Funeral service was conducted by Elder W. E. White, of Miami.