Through them all, breathes the same spirit
of ardent love to Jesus, with a deep sense of her own helplessness.
Her character was that of an humble soul constantly living tinder
the rays of the Sun of righteousness. I have often heard her express
fears concerning herself, but never doubting the faithfulness of
Jesus, in whom she trusted. Since I had the happiness of knowing
her--which is more than thirty years--I have seen nothing but what I
could love and admire. I have often been thankful that my lot was cast
so near her in years gone by. Some of my most hallowed moments
have been when bowed with her at the throne of grace. Under all
circumstances she proved herself my friend; by her strong faith in God
she encouraged me to trust, where I could not trace, the dispensations
of Providence; often comforted my mind by an appropriate passage of
God's word, and by her simple and earnest pleadings at the throne of
grace, led me nearer to the mercy-seat. I owe much to the memory of my
precious friend; and her example has often stimulated me to increased
diligence. How forcibly did she remind others of the treasures of
religion! Plain in reproof, she was yet so transparent, that none
could be offended with her faithful dealings."
The department of usefulness in which she chiefly delighted, and
for which she was pre-eminently qualified, was, perhaps, the
class-meeting; upon this service she entered at first with
considerable hesitation, but eventually conducted three large classes,
besides forming several others.
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