OBITUARY by J. Y. Wilcox

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 16, 1859

OBITUARY.

By J. Y. Wilcox

DIED of consumption, in the city of Middletown, Ct., May 12th. Jane Bill, 3d daughter of our late beloved Bro. E. L. H. Chamberlain, aged 18 years.

The subject of this brief notice was blest with early religious instructions, and was in truth the child of many prayers; and although she was never fully induced to yield her young heart to God while in health, (though at times she experienced and manifested a serious thoughtfulness since the death of her father), yet near the close of the suffering scene was saving grace most beautifully exemplified. She was blest and sustained under the most intense suffering, and patiently endured till her final release.

The wasting process of her disease was very rapid and violent, and continued with no abatement till the last. Thus to see one in the full bloom and vigor of youth fade so rapidly and sink to the tomb, reminds us of the fearful uncertainty of all earthly, and the importance of seeking and living in readiness for our exit, or if suffered, to continue till Jesus comes. While we sympathize with the afflicted we rejoice in hope.

J. Y. WILCOX.

Middletown Ct., June 2nd. 1859.