p. 39 | Obituary Notices

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 29, 1875

Obituary Notices.

DIED, of consumption, in Monterey, Mich., July 16, 1875, Ellen A. Kenyon, only child of Eld. H. M. Kenyon, aged seventeen years. About a year since, she was obliged to leave our school in Battle Creek, and from that time gradually sunk under the power of disease. The Monday previous to her death, she received a blessing beyond anything in her previous Christian experience. She was then enabled to make a full resignation of all to the Lord, and felt that he accepted her. Though she suffered much the last days of her life, she bore it patiently, calmly waiting the hour when she would find release in the slumber of the tomb. The blow falls heavily on Bro. and sister K., but the good evidence their dear child left behind of a preparation for a part in the first resurrection sustains and comforts them. The funeral was held in the house of worship in Monterey, July 18. Remarks were made to the large congregation by Bro. White, Bro. Brownsberger (her teacher), and the writer. E. S.

The following lines were written by J. C. Clemens, in memory of our dear sister, Ellen A. Kenyon. “Even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” Sister, the blinding tears will all unbidden fall At sight of thy loved form wrapt in death’s mourn- ful pall. We can but grieve to know thine earthly race is run, Yet our sad hearts still pray, Dear Lord, “thy will be done.” Though in the morn of life, with all thy youthful bloom, Death with relentless hand hath claimed thee for the tomb, Submissive we would bow beneath the chastening rod, Knowing thy precious “life is hid with Christ in God.” We thank God thou wast not in darkness left to grope, Nor we to sorrow left as they “that have no hope.” In Jesus’ worthy name acceptance thou didst crave, Of this (blest be that name) he full assurance gave. Sleep on; thy labor’s done, its fruits thou soon shalt see, For though thou art at rest thy works still follow thee. Eternity alone the record will disclose, And stamp the glittering stars that will thy crown compose. We gratefully receive thy last sweet message given To urge us to prepare to meet our friend in Heaven, God help us to improve the favors he bestows, And when our race is run receive us at its close.

DIED, at McLemore, Ohio, June 11, 1875, our oldest daughter, Jennie, aged twenty-one years and ten months. Her disease was consumption. She suffered several months very patiently and met her end with resignation. In her last hours she sweetly leaned on the strong arm of Jesus. Her trust in a merciful and loving Saviour was complete. Jennie joined the M. E. church when about ten years old, but when the tent came to this place in 1869, she embraced the Sabbath of the Lord, under the labors of Brn. Van Horn and Burrill, and was baptized in 1870 by Bro. Van Horn. Her parents and brothers and sisters sorely mourn their loss; but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. We look forward to that day when the graves will be opened and the saints arise victorious over death. Her funeral was held in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. Comforting words were spoken by Eld. Hall, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends, from words which she had chosen in Eccl. 12:1: “She sleeps in Jesus, cease thy grief, Let this afford thee sweet relief, That, freed from death’s triumphant reign, In Heaven she will live again.” E. B. & E. H. HURST.

FELL asleep in Jesus, Edwin C., son of William and Angeline Edson, of Hess Road, Niagara Co., New York, aged seventeen years and ten months. He was attacked with typhoid fever at a time when his vitality, never large, had been reduced by study, and after a few days of suffering, he died Tuesday, July 13, 1875. Bro. and sister Edson, his sisters, and relatives have in their bereavement, the heartfelt sympathy of the community in which they live. The sweet gentleness of his disposition and the purity of his character had endeared him to all with whom he associated. Words of consolation at the funeral from Ps. 127:2: “For so he giveth his beloved sleep.” CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.

DIED, in Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., June 28, 1875, of consumption, John, son of Joel and Mary Powers, aged seven years and seven months. Little John possessed a very sweet and gentle spirit, and was very careful not to do wrong. HENRY H. WILCOX.

DIED, of quick consumption, at Janesville, Wis., May 17, 1875, Bro. James W. Lowden, Sen., aged 83 years. Bro. Lowden embraced the doctrine of the near coming of Christ in 1843, and afterward the truths held sacred by Seventh-day Adventists, in which he always seemed to take much pleasure. He was a member of the Methodist church about forty years before he embraced the Advent doctrine. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn, but they mourn not as those without hope. May the Lord help all the mourning circle to speedily prepare to meet their soon-coming Lord and receive eternal life. J. SANBORN.