O B I T U A R Y by A. S. Hutchins

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 19, 1860

O B I T U A R Y

By A. S. Hutchins

DIED in Charleston, Vt., on the 25th ult. in the 21st year of her age, Harriett N. Clough, daughter of sister Hannah Clough. Though Harriet made no public profession of religion till a few weeks previous to her death, yet while in health and strength, she manifested a love and attachment for the cause of God and his people. She possessed an even, amiable and sweet disposition.

For some time after her health failed her, she feared she might lean upon a false hope. But she gave a clear and satisfactory evidence of the forgiveness of all her sins, and of her acceptance with God. Her end was calm, peaceful and happy. She faithfully exhorted those who visited her in her last days, to keep all the commandments of God, and prepare to meet her in heaven. Her anxiety for the salvation of her friends was deep and ardent. She fell asleep with a bright and buoyant hope of a part in the first resurrection. This is the third time that wasting consumption has visited the family of sister C. within a few years. Joseph, Wesley and Harriet now sleep side by side.

Her funeral was attended at the house of Bro. Enoch Colby, where she died. A discourse was preached from the words "If a man die shall he live again?" Job xiv, 14.

A. S. HUTCHINS.