OBITUARY by D. L.

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 28, 1858

OBITUARY.

By D. L.

DIED in the city of Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 13th, 1858, of typhoid fever, Bro. E. R. Seaman, aged 38 years.

Bro. Seaman embraced the doctrine of Christ's speedy return, in 1843, was identified with the people of God in the '44 movement, and with them felt sadly the disappointment in not seeing him whom they loved. When Bro. White came here to establish the press, Bro. Seaman embraced the Sabbath. Over three years ago he removed from this city, to which he again returned in Nov. last, to establish himself in business, but it was otherwise ordered. Disease prostrated him, and in four short weeks death put an end to his intense sufferings. He enjoyed much of the presence of God during his sickness, especially in his last hours. His shouts of praise rang through the house. His dying testimony to his friends as he bade each an affectionate farewell, was sweet and affecting. God grant that they may take heed to his admonitions and get ready to meet him when he shall come forth from his dusty bed clothed in immortal beauty. Bro. Seaman leaves a wife, two children, and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.

Also on the morning of the 18th of Jan. 1858, at the same hour, his only daughter, Alice V. Seaman, aged 6 years and 8 months, of the same disease, which she probably took from her father, over whom she had watched with more than a childish watchfulness. Sr. Seaman is wading through deep affliction, and needs the prayers of the people of God that she may be sustained in these trying hours. D. L. Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 19th, 1858.