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J . ^-<5" ^j-^H^fe^^-o--.- ^^I(t^^ i^tift^ ^ -xs ^(^m^^k:^. i^eN^ .;' Q) Is FFiy life eillc^r ©ohso- GFeiliFigj it Fc^cxdy, S©lrll Gii'id Spirit to (s7©d. •2$f — «-RBSSIONS IN PROSE AND VERSE. «« ESPECTFULLY submitted for the con- sideration of her Friends and Relatives, in the hope that to many of them they may prove an incentive to trustful endurance, and a reliance upon the good Providence of God. Hespeler, April i8th, 1896, t Tk@ Silver Tkr@gid ©f Loife is Wreiigfkt ia- l® §1 fabrics ©f @XG©@diR6f b©§iuty \vk©Fi tk@ d@sigpi G[iv©M by IpifiMil© ^isd®F]a is giGGiirgit©ly lr^ii>i^^^. ! ^^^^^^^<^^^^ SHALL enjoy the eternal day where God is tlie light. How precious He is l;o me now ; wliat shall it be there ? Only a little while of waiting : only a little while and I shall be with Him forever. f \ > I fe I I Jjlerristen, lept. 1-^., ISS-^, * ■^ Sunday ISvening. Past are all the shades of nighty Sweet to me the Glorious Light. Oh my God, how glad I feel that Thou hast spared my life to see and enjoy this day. The glorious sun rose this morning in all its splen- dor, and jnade me feel thankful for life and its enjoy meftts, and the Sun of my soul has made me feel the joys of a spiritual life. Sow siveet to hash in the sunlight ofGod\s love, and to feel that the day ^rows brighter - that the destiny of one's life is to he eternally happy in God, It is only dawn now, hut thanh God the sun has risen within the jeweled walls of the Celestial City, *^%\\ J i®^*' (3 ^ouer^i ^uenm^.i^ fHIS ia a lovely evening, pleasant like summer, with stars shining overhead, and a crescent moon. Soft clouds, white and fleecy, scattered here and there over the azure and gold, and not a breath to disturb the calm. All seems peace and quiet in nature. The mind delights to revel in the surrounding beauties and drink deeply of the joys we feel when nature presents to us her most lovely phases. It is just such a scene that makes one long to cast aside all care, and roam in the Elysian dreamland. But no, the spell is broken forever that enchants me with hopes of peace and rest in this world. In the quiet of this delightful evening comes to me a whisper, WATCH— PRAY that ye en- ter not into temptation. In God only is my repose. Thou, oh my God, art my one and my all. t I Resting in Hope Sweetly. The destiny of life becomes clearer. I rest in hope sweetly j knowing that God can best guide the frail vessel through the tempest of life. I have been tempted but in God is my victory. To Him I ascribe the praise. The Star of peace and hope shines clearly. More than life art Thou to me, God is so good and true. Tongue cannot express His goodness and greatness. We must accept all his mercies as a free gift. lean bring Thee noth- ing hut the devotion of my heart, and that shall he thine everlastingly. No one can deprive me of my alle- giance to Thee. Bound to Thee hy love. Ever Thine. Oh, how precious the thought. God loves me, I know it, I feel it. Hcrw blessed my relationship tvith God my Creator, Saviour, and Eternal Friend. The thought comes to me sometimes, that if all the world hnew and loved God as I do, how happy many would he who are naw so miserable. "rrm ^^^m^. God'8 LoVe to me. September 30tli, o> ;T IS sweet and delightful to praise my God. There is nothing gives me so much nleasi.ire as to know that God is with me, and that His approbation rests on me. My heart is lifted up to God in gratitude and praise, for I ym so happy wlien 1 think what God has done for me. Rp Day not to be Foi'Jiotten. My existence is prolonged into another day, and this day I will spend with and for my God. Oh that my life may be spent acceptably in His sight. I wish I could do something for my God ; some- thing to glorify Him, and so I can. I will live for Him. How much this means, to live for God ; a giving- up of all unright- eousness ; a life of self denial. But what a noble life ; what a blessed life. My life is very precious in Thy sight. Give me grare to apply all my powers wisely and well, that all 1 do may redound to Thy honor and glory. ff^ \l ^<^ii>ii>ii>i^' ><2^ ^h-^ ■^^ ^^3[AM at peaceandli .ppy !n God. Earth- 'j ly ties are falling av.ny and my de- /^(ih^ pendcnce is solely on God. May I from this day forth, live a life wholly consecrated to His service. Cleanse me oh God, and I shall be clean ; wash nie and I shall be whiter than snow. FEB. 13th, 1885. I feel as if a new era had commenced in my life. I feel so entirely given up to God. I am willing to be anything or nothing for Thee. In spirit and truth keep me thine. My heart feasts on Thee my Saviour, my one, my all. To praise Tliee, oh Jesus, may my every hour be spent, To glorify my ISaviour, whom God to me liath sent; In sweet communion ever kept near His loving breast. Till He bears me on His bosom to ever- lasting rest. Resigned to Thee, Oh God, Calm Thou my spirit and let me be In all my thoughts resigned to Thee. tasMng Fr-iendsl^ip. --oS- M If a pure ami holy friemlsliip, even in this life, ia so strong that \vc become knit tugcthor in love, how much better and still more enduring, is the love of our heavenly Father who giveth iis all things in Jesus Christ. f VBf -T t ■tifinwywiiipjiiiiiiiiiMiiyiiiiii^iiiitpinii^ May I always think, write, speak, and live in accordance with God's will. Then and only then will life be worth living. I feel more and more my inability to do so in my own strength, but God hath promised grace according to our need. -r^ ^z'^- ^u _-!- ;3^*- Bring beneath Thy strong control, JB^very passion of my soul. '^ "<*>" (:r iTDiie ^o@e ®f 4w§m T ^''B?^'* 4. ,T A whisper comes to me, 'Tis sweet to be so near to Thee, That I may hear Thy voice, And in thy Word rejoice. Which Thou to me dost speak. When faith is faltering or grows weak. LOVE. (TYTeat is thy fove ifiat ^Hou savest me, j-rom tHe depth of mine inicjuity. •^.<>.. ^.<>. Not in the heat of noontide when the orb of day is high, But at the cool of evening when zephyrs breezes sigh, A step is heard in the garden, and a voice is calling to me, Come weary one to Thy Father's arms, a welcome is waiting for thee. g^ (^st of Jm. n Sniire Consecration to §pd is a ^east of fove. ®^^n alf our powers are caffed fort ft to do ^od's '^iff, it is tften tfiat "^e readme tde sweetness of reCigion in its fuff extent. ^Ren aff else must 0ive Waif, and ^aitfi triumplis over every oBstacfe. O^ay tlie portion of my life Be to sit at Jesus ' ^-eet. ^^ (fe^ ^^- -f" Rave made my cRoice for life. "^ Rave c Rosen ^ to Civefor §od. DEay J glorify ^im in Body, sou f and spirit, '^RicR are J£is. V ^^jkmJ^M^^^ M Deligljl^ful Galley.' HAT Jesus loves me dearly is my consolation, and He will give me my heart's desire. He has destined for me a path, and it has led me into the valley of humiliation, and there may I ever abide. Yes, after my rugged and dangerous journey, T have reached a delightful valley, sheltered from storms, with clear skies overhead. Here bio m fairest flow- ers, and fruits of the Spirit grow luxuriantly. Here flows a river, clear as crystal, and on its placid waters I sail majestically. Here the three sisters. Faith, Hope and Charity, dwell harmoniously together, and here where peace and joy give me sweet rest. I count the treasures I have found : jewels, rare and precious. They have cost me much, but I will prize them. Crowned with victory by the hands of my King, I will kneel at His altar and offer the fragrant incense of one of the happiest hearts that ever throbbed with joy. Radiant light from the throne, overspreads the scene and makes my valley really delightful. 3f wmm Li^/inQ Faith. Life is so beautiful, especially when once we know how to enjoy it. When once the heart is set free from sin, we see and realize how good God is to us, by making all creation so beautiful for our enjoyment. He is good. All that He has made is good, and when we come to Him, He makes us good also. We shall be like Him for we shall see Him face to face. i LIVING FAITH ^- l^x-" f Oh Living Faith that binds ine Lord to Thee, Oh Living Faith, thou art my soul's sure destiny ; In life Thou art my hope, iu death iny power, And Thou my victory in every trying hour. ; HE ©IYER OF JIlFE The Stream of Life hears me gently to my Everlasting Rest ^"^^ ^ ^^c—*- ^offowing (fesns. -•O* *0* Tt ^ m 'MM -i^^>HEN I had no other friend, Christ drew me ^^ to himself in great kindness and love, and I will now follow Him. Where can I find such a friend as Christ ? I look about me but find none like the fairest among ten thousand and the One altogether lovely. Thee would I serve with all my powers. Devote to Thee life's golden hours. NOVEMBER 17th. Qll^je iBikiU^-^t-^ The Bible is so precious to me because it teachea me what I can learn no where else, about God and His eternal love to me. MoRRiSTON, May nth, 1885. SRrlLING.^ y" (y li y^ ^ ^"^ sailing on the ocean of God's y ^& \ boundless love,. To the fair celestial haven where no storms my soul shall move. .^>«f^^^i^^|i^ To Jesus may this little volume be dedicat- ed. May nothing be entered that would tend to mar the purity of its pages. Nothing is so preciouis to me as my Saviour ; and ray life is His, not only by redemption, but also by con- secration. I wish no other way to know, Than that which thou hast bid me go. h .4* -00<$^V^ Help me to praise Thee, Lord, In every thought and word. MORNING THOUGHTS. Sweetly on Thy bosom sleeping, In Thy loving care and keeping ; Why should I not trust when light, Sweeps away the shades of night ; Then committed I would be, Night and day my God to Thee. ..oe>§^ May 18th, Clinging to Jesus I ever would be. Resting and hoping and trusting in Thee, Jesus, Oh Jesus, keep me wherever I go. I know thoui wilt. I gave myself to Thee, body, soul and spirit. Thoui wilt £uiae me, 1 trust Thee Make and keep me humble that 1 may bear my cross cheerfully ; willingly suffering all things for Thee, who hast forsaken all things for me. Keep me with thy grace ; I cannot in my own strength do thy will. 1 "^ ■ t T: 1 1 May ijth. This is Ascension Day ; the day that Jesus nscended into heaven. His going there, draws me there ; for I love Him and want to he His in time and eternity. Time is passing, quickly passing, And I would not live in vain ; Grant then Saviour that while living, I may reap eternal gain. SMfMEi. No happier lot I e'er shall have, Than to be Thine ; Thy boundless grace supplies, All poverty of mine. %. ;> ; Sontent in m]] Sod. Content when nought I have but Thee, Content when I know thou lovest me. 1 * Oh fount of joy and peace, Oh loving streams that never cease ; But flow into my soul and make It joy, My every moment in Thy service to employ. A holy call I hear, a voice divine has reached my ear, I willingly obey I can no longer stay Away from Thee, for Thou hast loved me. In Thee I will abide and all life's ills betide. Where'er my path will lead, I only Thee will need-T ({}^ ¥nend.i^ My path led through a lone valley That WM gloomv dismal and chill, And I dreaded the wav that I wandered, Aa I pursued my onwara course still ; Never heeding a voice that was calling, In gentle tones beckoning to me — I will guide you dear one in safety, To a land where no sorrow shall be . Lift up thine eyes to yon mountains, Thither for refuge flee ; For the shade of this gloomy valley, OQers no peaceful shelter for thee : But I yielded not to the chiding Of my Frisnd so faithful and kind. Till at last I despaired in the darkness Any longer a pathway to find. To my horror I viewed just before me, The edge of a steep precipice, And I knew but one step farther Would lead to the yawning abyss ; Just then the voice 1 had slighted. Once more whispered, "Come unto me," And the outstretched arms to save. Above roe I clearly could see. "Oh the love of my benefactor," I said, as my heart heaved a sigh ; Take me, I am Thine forever. Save me or I shall die . He bore me to a delightful garden, And I rest at the beautiful stream, Regaling my soul with its cooling draft, While glories all around me beam : For my Friend abides with me always, And guides me wherever I go ; And leads me into pleasant paths, That I His goodness may know. By and bye when my journey id over. He will take me to His beautiful home ; In the land just across the river, Where sorrow never shall come. ) t^- ^ -^-$^-^^ S(p~^ ^-^^^^-^fr^ ~s^ iifi~^i^r~$fi' 's^ ' a-v -«(iP^fSyA ••-^^^ ■♦^ «^*tf^ The grief of my life overcame me, I was nigh ready to faint by the way ; Till the arms ever ready to shield me, Became my support and my stay, And I rest in His care, O so sweetly, Never thinking of sorrow or fear ; When He who is able to keep me Safe from all evil, is near. I HY SPIBIT There is no-fear, for Thou art near, And Thou wilt carry me safely through Life's ills, no needless fear my bosom fills, Thy Spirit guides in all I think or do. This was such a happy day for me. The wings of faith are moving, taking their flight onward and upward. NO MORE. H Though tried and persecuted here^ The time draws near When no more on wild billows tossed ; No more life's brightest are crossed, But all shall be eternally Serenely calm and sweet in Thee. •Vf) A HOLY LIFE GIVE ME, O, for a holy life, a consistent walk with God amid the snares and pitfalls surrounding me. Yet I have much to be thankful for ; for much of the per- secution with which I have to contend, will bring me only glorious reward, and can do me no real harm. Many others, more favored, have fallen into snares from which I have been exempted. So praise the Lord for all that is good. I THY SERVICE. May I never be at ease in Zion, but be diligent in the h^rvice of my God. Take all away from my heart that is not pleasing in Thy sight. Make me as Thou wouldst have me be. I would make my calling and election sure. In whatever calling or path of life thou seest fit to lead me, give me strength to walk uprightly be- fore thee. r^ (•> (i> (i) (i> J-. HAPPINESS. Mine is a happy life because I appreciate what God gives me. (i) (i> (9> (*> J-. WATCHFULNESS.^^ Keep me watchful, keep me prayerful, Keep me Lord in thee ; That no sorrow, joy, or conflict, May move my faith in thee. Unbroken keep the bond of faith, That triumphs over sin and death ; That gives me in the midst of strife, A calm, pure, holy, sinless life. ^*Mt mmtt 0\ Follow me I'm meek and lowly, Humble minds can never fall ; Rest in me in sweet contentment, I to thee am all in all. O^ Only one aim, only one hope, only one joy ; it is to keep near to Jesus ; to be com- pletely dead to sin and alive to Him. Living in Him. "r ^- ^HK r Hespeler, Feb. 7, 188^6, The Cleansing Blood. s^ All, all else is failing, only thou hast not failed, Thy blood in its cleansing for me hath availed. 'Tis Jesus my Saviour, blessed be His name, Though all else is failing, He is ever the same. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah to Thee, Thy blood in its cleansing availeth for me. Mmmm^ God's grace hath kept me hitherto, and not my own strength. How often had I despaired were it not for God's help. JS^ 'pETV^RL-E. * > ♦ < * My life is a temple, my heart is a throne, Sanctified, purified for Jesus alone ; Though living on earth, enshrouded in clay, Here is not my lasting eternal stay. When life's battle is over, the victory won. Sin, hell and death conquered, time's record is done; No more shall I wander where faith's steps have trod. But see face to face my Saviour and God. f^ft^j.^ti^ii:- THE CROSS. ♦ > ♦ < ♦ Q 9 Q O Q O 'Tis 'neath the heavy cross, I view the glorious crown. i^um^mi^KimutMJLjma^M^ 4f •* ] t Wmm^mji. To praise Thee, Lord, my spirit longs To magnify Thy name in songs Of true and heartfelt adoration, For Thy great, full, and free salvation. Sorrow does not alarm, when around me is thine arm ; I feel it now as on Thy breast my head I bow ; Oh sweetly, blessed, how sweet my rest, To be in Thee and thou in me. 1^ April, 4th. A Trusting Thee day by day; As the moments pass away ; Trusting, trusting in Thy power, bate to keep me every hour. fl STINDAY EVENING, April lOth, I88T, «^ Like footprints on the shores of tinie come to me in my little sanctuarj% recollections of bygone mercies and blessings. This is Easter Sunday— most blessed of days. Oh how my heart wells up in gladness within me sometimes when I think what God has done for me, by giving me eternal life ! I feel it within me and it rouses all the emotions of my soul into ecs- tacy. May mine eyes remain fixed on Jesus, then I shall realize in the future what I have realized in the past, the purest enjoyment a mortal can enjoy ; and that is saying much, for what capacities we possess for enjoyment or suffering ; but in Jesus is light, joy, peace. -^>f^^^^«^ What momentous moments, when God takes full possession of a heart. Tl e trans- mutation of all self-interest into a complete surre: ier to Christ and the interests of His kingdom. 1 I> 04m 1 CHRISTIT^fN Onward, steadily onward, give way to no weak- ness or fear, Thy strength may fail thine endeavor, but a mighty Helper is near. Oh why should I ever falter, or feai' what might assail ; The hand that has brought me hither, is pledg- ed me never to fail. Then onward steadily onward, though the world look on in disdain ; 'Twere madness and folly to falter, in the midst of life's terrible main. He holds me, O blessed favor, holds me by Kis S^ strong hand ; Leads and guides me ever, till I reach the beautiful land. And there to see Him forever, O bliss of the sanctified heart ; To bask in His presence, and never from immortal glories to part. ^^x^w^/^ i^j 0M ,.iJ««IN I t Hespeler, Jan. 29, 1887. ^p » Only in Thee I am happy, Only in Thee I am blest, Only in Thee is my heart Perfectly, sweetly at rest. Only in Thee is my hope, Hope for all time to come ; Hope's gleaming star will only fade When I am safe at home. Only in Thee, yes only, Only, only in Thee, My tears shall be dried. My sorrows cease, only, only in Thee. Only of Thee to dream. For Thy face I cannot t^ee ; But the vision shall fade in the light of day. When I shall awake in Thee. Only, only in Thee, While eternal ages roll ; Of life but a little breath to be, Yet a living, loving soul. Forever only in Thee, Forever with Thee to be one ; Forever to live, forever to love, God in His beloved Son. r -k $ ^ ■;n> r# i <») ^empest ^osseci. Rocked on the billows of time. Tossed on life's boisterous sea, Bound for a sunnier clime, Tempests but usher me nearer to Thee. Fear not, my soul, the wild blast, Safe when its furies assail ; The arms of mercy around thee cast, Are mighty to save and never will fail. Safely and sweetly borne, Kocked on the billows of time ; Though dark be the night, in the morn I'll wake in a sunnier, lovelier clime. ■l a I 'I ,1 i March 21, \\\ Not honor, riches, wealth I seek, But to be humble, lowly, meek. Saviour like Thee so let me be, Knowing Thou for me dost care, And thy rich bounties with me share ; Grateful to Thee, Saviour, I would be. • Ever mindful of Thy love. Ever grateful to Thee prove. Faithful to Thee as Thou art Lord to me. In poverty, then Thou art wealth. Feeble and faint, then Thou art health. Sick and distressed, then Thou art rest. Alone, then Thou art friend indeed, A present help in time of need ; Saviour, in Thee is an all sufficiency, .f- Ereading me Rindly, keading n^e ^igl^fe. f^ Leading me kiadly, leading me right. Leading me so that thou art in sight. O what could I do without Thee, In this world of sin and tears, With so frail a little being, Hampered with its doubts and fears. But thy presence is like sunshine, Chasing all the mist away ; And the light of thy dear presence, Makes my life an endless day. 9M. i^- Ivening itioughts. Yet through another day, The Lord has been my comfort and my stay. In blessings sweet the daj was spent, My heart at ease in Thee content. As through the day p.c may to-night, Around me shine Thy sacred light. PI X H3s; I SB SSEH:EZ^Zi;!ZnZEEV.dddd d ddfr^'F'Fr'FP}iSSSZ \Y heart is peaftef ully at rest in Him whose love to me is so wonderfully strong ^ .) ^ ' ure. How I rejoice that He u s me to Himself and gives me access to fellowship divine. It is enough to satisfy the longing of the most passionate soul to drink of the fountain of eternal love. My heart is full to overflow- ing. ^;r^ - f^=J 7'J ^^P^f'^^S^r^^^r^rJr^r^PTr-r^7^r'.' rJ r^r^7rff^ SEES ^ ^tmt of ^o^d ^5hing^. "' I thank thee, O Father, 1 thank thee, That thou condescendest to give A goodly heritage unto me ; Pleasant pastures wherein to live. And hedged about with thy presence, Sheltered from every foe ; I feast at tlie table which thou hast spread, And drink where immortal waters flow. " •• THY CUP OF BLESSINGS. Lift me higher, higher, to thee my thoughto aspire ; O lift me up, O lift me up, That I may drink that sweet and blessed cup Which thine own hand prepares. On which my life so sweetly fares. Salvation's cup, 'tis oh so sweet To drink it make me Saviour meet. r^' «.^ t_^^< yi • >< ■ t'<:< *»* • - Tro" o/© Accepted.. Accepted, oh how sweet to be made for Thy service meet, Fully and wholly by Thy grace restored ; O what a joy this knowledge does afford ; But not only to know, but also to tell. That God in His love hath done all things well. Only kept by grace divine, Not by any strength of mine ; Not by wisdom found in me, But by thine own wise decree. Thou alone canst make me wise, Give me what I love and prize ; 'Tis thy grace that keepeth me, Makes me what I ought to be. I am glad oh Saviour, glad in thee, Glad that thou lovest and carest for me ; , Glad that thou unto me hast given. An unfading crown and a mansion in heaven; A beautiful robe, the gift of thy love, O that 1 but worthy of all these may prove. 'Tis thy gift unto me unfailing and sure. If faithful to Thee to the end I endure. Q (J}qrsi0r. j^ A mansion in heaven to the faithful is given, A home most glorious and fair ; A free gift to all who respond to the call, "Come enter and dwell ever there." Then give me a title — 'tis mine, I accept A mansion in heaven, magnificently kept ; As ages roll on 'twill never see ruin. For without hands, 'tis out of the living rock hewn. -4i>. A wreath, a lovely wreath. Is just above me— I beneath. Which tliou dost hold within my reach ; And while I gaze. Thy loving speech Says, Wilt thou have it ? A responsive yes ! It falls and crowns my life Which Thou hast designed to bless. esseng^ er ^J i^^^. Beautiful upon the mountains Is thy messenger of peace, For He comes to free the captive, With a sure and full release ; Bound ! no, bound I am no longer, But my captive heart is free, Dove divine, spirit immortal, All this joy I owe to Thee. ^ (i> (•> (S> (S> (9> A-. «WEETL Y pass by the days of my life— kept and IB preserved by care divine. I am glad that ever the day dawned that my God became dearer to me than all else. (i> (i> d) (9> (i> (*> J^ jEAR FATHER, I thank Thee for all that thou givest, but above all e' e do I thank Thee for cleansing .through tb'- blood of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ. ?■■ • %i l|onte.^ H At home, at home, no more to roam. My Father's house I've found ; Where endless joys abound. 'Tis here I will abide, Close by my Saviour's side. Crowned ^nffi Bfessings from day io day, O^ore precious tfian jeWefs, costly and rare ; '%is tfte gifts tfiat my fattier in a caressing '^ay, SdoV^ers on me in answer to prayer. HOME, SWEET HOME FOREVER. To strains of sweetest music That from seraph voices come, Will be sung with heavenly rapture A joyous welcome home. 'Twill be home sweet home forever, in a mansion fair and bright, Where all is sweetly bathed In purest heavenly light. 'Tis there I'll see my Saviour, Whom here by faith I see, He now is very precious. What is it there to be ? My heart is sadly aching. But no. I'll be content, To bide yet herp awhile, Till the sands of i e are spent. But so I please the Master, And gather spoils for Him, And the flickering torch o-" life, Keep burning bright and trim Till the royal banquet angels shall proclaim. And the Saviour whispers come Thou blessed in my Father's name. [ZK. A IMoble Sphere. It is a noble sphere to move in an altitude where we may commune and hold fellowship with our Maker. Faith reveals Him even now, though it is but through a glass darkly. With royal honors I am crowned, Since a royal path I've found That, leads me to a royal home, Beyond earth's starry, glittering dome. ?:^— Giver of all good gifts, to Thee my soul uplifts Itself in gratitude and praise ; No mortal need have I, that thou dost not supply, Truly thou leadest me in pleasant ways. ■^-o- — <<»•— , '3 Salva"t'icxi.. -w- *• -♦- ^.<>l. — •^•— Salvation from sin, O blessed estate, No joy r;omes to mortals so blissful, so great ; To plunge in the fountain that's lasting and pure, And drink of the waters that ever endure. For ever and ever this river shall roll. That brings balm and healing unto the soul ; I've plunged in the fountain that cleanseth from sin, The fountain that cleanseth and keepeth me clean. ,-lEv From all sin set free, O blissful estate. Beginning of joys th? the blessed await ; Forever to Him all honor shall be. Who hath loved and redeemed me, all glory to Thee. ;, i ie,§u§ tft^ putljt, tlie^ ^'4^, % fjag. -^' i^^i^ To save our helpless, lost estate from errors dismal night, 'Twas Jesus found a living Way, and to our souls brought light. Jesus the Truth, the Life, the way, that God to man hath given. The truth that souls from error frees, life of, and way to heaven. -^(B^ /tfs Ifc ,<«S -srS >(aui0yr.#^^ -'SSP- -!^ The only theme that shall ^ Henoeforth ray hours employ, H^ Is Thee to love and Thee to praise, jf^ My Saviour and my joy. The Narrow Way. Jesus lead me by thy spirit, That I never from Thee stray ; But may ever in thy footsteps. Tread the blessed narrow way. 1 lu.. 1 V O OP'S O It=T O F QI_FT^. ••••( >•••• Glory be to God on high, Peace on earth, good-will to men, Angels hovering in the sky. Sang o'er plains of Bethlehem. Sweetest story ever told, "Unto you a Saviour's given ;" To save lost ones of the fold, God His Son sent down from heaven. 'Tis His gift to all mankind, He the Saviour of your race ; Seek Him and when you shall find, Give Him in your heart a place. 'Tis the fairest God could give, Brightest of His loved in heaven ; It ye seek Him ye shall live ; Trust Him and ye are forgiven. Yonder in a manger low. Lies this meek and lowly king ; In devotion thither go, Unto Him your homage bring. C£S£ SKSi i'^vi^ tf1V1rvai-?ftiWfir-ii(lfiiliM^Mn^'-.i-ii V t '^ipiaiiiF^lil ( !!J;;!;!'n T l il l - '"j)ni"i^ Tmtfv "'| •^ ^od of ^rat^-^ Precious art Thou God of truth, Unto this poor heart of mine ; Thou hast led me from my youth, Brought me into folds divine. Daily still, my soul dost lead, Into ways of life and light, Unto me art friend indeed. Safeguard of my day and night. Shield and counselor shalt be, Till my journey here shall end ; All in all art Thou to me, Saviour, Shepherd, God and Friend. iJ^Tlt^^ T T ' 8 ^ (g^ Itj^ ^ 's^ ^ ^ (S^ ■^~^ I Love to frost the Lord. Q) 0) 0) 9) I love to trust the Lord; He shields iTom every ill. And keeps my soul in sweet accord With His own blessed will. Most glorious are His ways, His works are all divine— Which He in wondrous love displays, To bless this life of mine. By day and night His care, His watchful eye ne'er sleeps ; But constantly and everywhere, Watch o'er my soul He keeps. O Father, faithful friend, My Lord, my God, my all, On Thee for succor I depend, When fears and foes appal. Nor shall my trust be vain. Thy covenant shall prove The timely and everlasting gain Of those who trust the Lord. ^ ^ - Thou boldest me by thy beautiful hand, Thou bindest me, and love Is that wonder- ful band. riK iTTir^iir -ntnt%rfr-11rf['Mlilii^lr*' '""'■^---■'-■^•- -■' .J Wf 'Wk " a ''fifiii I plead, O Lord my prayer attend, And to my heart thy spirit send ; O may its fulness fill me now, While at thy mercy seat I bow. Thy light diffuse, and let thy love, A sacred fire from above. My heart infiame, my soul refine, Renew and make my life divine. •"$'*' m 'iffiti ••>K®C^®^«- Thy creatures we, thine humble flock, With manna fed, and from the rock Whence everlasting watei'S flow. We drink, and Lord thy goodness know. ^:^^<^<^<^<^<^'^i^^^'i^>^^^^^f: ItHE B2ESD OE IrlFE. O precious gift that God hath given, The bread of life sent down from heaven ; O may I now partake and live, Thy gift with gratitude receive. For me, for me, thou gavest for me, Thy broken body on the tree ; Thy blood, the glowing crimson cup, . By faith this sacred feast I sup. 'Tis life, 'tis life, I live for Thee, Who died and henceforth lives for me ; The offering of my great High Priest, Brings to my soul a living feast. O bread of life, O feast of love, Immortal blessing from above ; Communion with Thee is to live In joys which only God can give. O Christ. O Life, O blessed joy ! To feast with Thee and to employ The life thou givest to extol The power that makes and keeps me whole. Resting in Jesus, in Jesus alone, Who shed His own blood, for me to atone ; O sweet is the rest thou givest me. Sweet from the bondage of sin to be free. S! Great God Thou art enthronea in majesty on hi^h ; The ruler of tho universe, Lord ^f the earth and sky. To Thee I come for aid, who am undone and poor; Of Thee to ask the grace 1 need from Thy unbounded store. Knowing that thou wilt give, bounteous art thou as great ; And they who come to Thee shall live and in thy presence wait. Partakers of Thy grace, thou satisfiest with good; Life's blessings in my reach doth place, liiy wants supply with food. All things I find in Thee, to whom my hopes aspire ; To love Thee and to do thy will, be nence my ont desire. ' i" P f t I Jiu^ JiY WW Jtli 1^ H-^ ^^ '^*-+- Joy of joys art Thou to me, Jesus life and light, Let thy beams fall on me now, banish all my night. When temptations try my heart, conquer thou within ; That from Thee I ne'er may part into ways of sin. ^et no snare my sou! allure, from my Lord away, Help me all things to endure, and to watch and pray. O that I may comprehend, all else is but dross, ^ And may patient to the end, cling unto the cross. O the precious life and light, God to me hath given ; Changing all my earthly night into joy of heaven. m mM The Lord hath.^^ Done all thInQo ^A/elL f -^^r^e RefigioR.^^ •j^j»:- It ia the life that/s given to the repentant soul, Tile grace that Jesi.s brought from heaven, that makes the sinner whole ; The soul that rests in God by faith immovable, And is through the atoning blood with Him acceptable. The penitential mood that dreads and fears to sin. The constant aim to please its God, and trust alone in Him. The heart that lives to know and trust its Maker more Than else, and daily strives to grow more Godlike than be- fore. The deep humility, the self-abasing mind, The heart that can for others feel, be loving, true and kind. The life that holds commune with Father and with Son, Whom the good spirit doth illume is with the Godhead one. The image is restored to whom tho Lord hath given. The spirit and tiie law within, on fleshy tablets graven; When Jesus ia enthroned and where His power holds pway. Where He takes up His blessed abode, in tenements of clay. 1 Bound to Thee, O my Saviour;. Bound to Thee by love ; Bound to Thee till Thou bearest me Safe to Thy home above. Bound to Thee forever^ O what joy it will be ; To enjoy the sweet and eternal rest Which Thou hast bought for me. Tis comely praise to give, unto our God on high ; To assemble in His courts and live to Him by grace brought nigh. He is the soul's delight, the source of all our joy, With humble service in His sight, 'tis sweet life to employ. Honor and praise to Thee, for Thou art worthy Lord, By saints and angels Thou shalt be forever more adored. HESPELER, March 1891. Victory through the blood of the Lamb. The fulfil- ment of Thy promises have been greater and better than my expectations. To trust Thee fully , is to be fully saved. i t •^ Sweet is Thy blessed communion, Sweet to walk with Thee in light ; Led by Thy hand 'tis sweet to trust Thee, who art holy, good and just. (3/i '>'-m- 1 Tap — say ^ A '' Thou art my portion, Saviour dear, In Thee I have no want, no fear ; But Thou art all in all to me, In time and m eternity. .:. '-■-•' T-- --fTTr" BERLIN, Feb. 1892. God s Love. O may thy love my heart inspire, Until it glow with living fire ; And froni its altar daily rise, To Thee a grateful sacrifice. ^t-= Teach Me. Teacl^ me by thy gentle spirit, That I all thy will discerq ; And may \r\ thy precepts daily, Lessons of true wisdorr] learq. — — ^*t* Pastures Green. Feed me ir^ tl^y blessed pastures, By the waters clear and still ; Of that peaceful gliding river, Flowing dowr^ fronq Zior^'s Hill. »-► . ^»^5»jaliCdCA*^. The KinQ of Kings. • "^ «"*ypyj^^3iirk'»"^ * Jesus is the King of Kings, Loved, adored, aud raised on high ; To the highest court supreme, Far above the earth and sky. Yet He condescends to be Friend to me who friendless am ; King of Kings and yet for me, Offering, sacrincial lamb. Jesus Saviour, Thou art mine, Thou hast loved me, thou dost save ; Blood bought, I henceforth am thine, Thine who for me heaven gave. Heaven worships, why not I, O my Saviour, Priest and King; To Thy mercy seat I fly. Unto Thee mine homage bring. Tl m 1^ O wondrous lamp to light the way, Through this dark world to endless day ; A beacon light to man is given, To guide him safe from earth to heaven. :• '^ [mimmM. Jesus fills me with His glory, Jesus keeps me by His grace ; With His love He binds me to Him, Keeps me in His strong embrace ; With His light He fills my spirit, With His power subdues my will ; And I'm listening for the counsel Of His voice so sweet and still. •->j^ji <'^*tf-* :i^ Abide with me, O my Saviour, Ever with me abide i I have no other stay, Then keep me close, close by thy side. I long, I long for Thee, Deep in my heart ; O Saviour ever abide, Never more from me depart. No, no, Thou dost not. It is I who am so frail ; Then give me strength to cleave to Thee, And ever in Thee prevail. K- '9^. ( March 8th. «-^ 07 The blood that flowed upon the cross, From Thy dear wounded side ; Has reached my heart, for Thou hast, Lord, ^ Its cleansing power applied. > <»< c-'ls" -g)^-? jp. The light Thou givest may I heed, ^ |l For its illuminating power I need ; 1^ That I may safely walk through this dark world, f Where dangers are with every step unfurled. ^Mm^^/MMm/^^mM/^*m'^'''^^' 1' M f^tf-t^^^^M^ T the dawn of the day the gloom fades away, And I bask in the light of God's love ; For an angel of light in the strength of His might, Hastened to me from regions above. |E saw my distress, He came me to bless, And in wrestling the victory gave ; O joy cf my soul, the Lord made me whole, He only is able to save. •S€®- s-^ -5L>.*. -s^ Decisive Moments* e.^ To Thee I give my vows, To Thee my spirit bows ; Decisive moments have been mine, That made me Saviour thine. ! ^ count aff foss Sui (^aviour ^Hee to win, ^nd into ^Hy Sfessed jogs to enter in; ^He prize Before me is in view, ^nd eagerfij ^ now ihe race pursue. ^^ ^^^^^ mmmmm ^hou hasi ihyself revealed, Jn love and iendemess ; G^nd wiih me doai abide, To cheer and Mesa. J hid ^hee welcome heavenly ^ueai, flwell ^hou forever in my heari, I '>'• I • 1 < :^ I> .\» • — »«■ Thou ^ivest me sweet blessiqds, To crowq mij mortal life;, ^isoeet peace to mal^e me happi/, JflmiJ life 5 sur^in^ strife. The sweetest ^ift to mgrtals, Vhrou^h ^race to me is ^iven ; 'Tis life and hope and peace on earthy J^nd endless joys iq heaveq^ -M=^>*«««i«« lb I • $ arq weary, but fm leaning Gq my loving ^ avion r s breast ; ^weetly may $ tl^ere reclining, ^q }^is love forever rest. ■ ■ ♦t*- V. THE KING'S HIGHWAY ^.^.^^— O the Kings highway, what a glorious way. Never from this blessed path would I stray. But walk in the light with heaven in sight. Where all is serene and gloriously bright, ' Tis there the King in His beauty I'll see^ O what a wonder this Kt7ig loves me-. He loves me and guards me by day and by nighty Till I reach those portals of heavenly light. There crowned with life and victory s palms. By the tree of life with its healing balms ; By the gleaming waters of the crystal sea. My everlasting home shall be. No sunbeam shall fall for God is the light, ^ His presence forever bars shadow of night ; Where the rainbow hues encircle the throne. Ring praises to Him who is worthy alone. O thou my Saviour keep me free from sin. That by the narrow way I may enter in ; For thou art the way, the entrance gate, To those blessed joys that my soul await. 'A 4;. m THE CROSS. FEES TO J^, Jan. 20th, 1894. ^ Wiff ta^e up my cross and foffow wHere Ce ^esns feads. ^ Down at Jeses' peel. (^ -^ — ^ — -—^^ Humbly kneeling at thy feet, Pleading, Saviour cleanse my soul ; For thy service make me meet, Every whit in me mahe whole. Body, soul and spirit thine, Let my life a temple he, Full of love and light divine, Saviour pleasing unto Thee. Let thy glory fill me now. Penetrate my inmost heai t, Bide in me my Saviour Thou, ^ Of thyself mahe me a part. — -~ — wMm! i ii i Wm"ii i "i lPi' jV ' ;> ' j"'»'''y' !1 si *; It . is^/ess ove •»- ^-e^iAtCe^.^- fail© ha6. Mi^d mu k'ea'd^ mat fiLind^. rR« to. ntii pad nnxi hea'x^^n ; ■♦-:>t*S-l)i Co^i^f-* Sunday^ S-tbruarij 1$tfi. pfa'iii Wf^ ''^n^l 4auC ta=daxj, PEa'i'u an n/iu '^^au^n^G.aund OAS-aoi ; Pf/a'i'U 'ij^s-'Fiife at €€4u6.' feet, ^W^itli Qbttna in cvummunian 6.ajifl'€€t. i 9i€ 'u'eu€af6. ta 'vn^ Scti^ 'mtEE, ^'VaAjai-6. rn<^ <3Eu6-€Y ta Siim^tiEE ; SeaE6. ni€ Eai 6fcti6. eau.vt6< aBtaoiiG. )■ .^^§i SKrf. -*>. ; "^ ^- % f ay, lot line. Not my way, Lord, but thine, Thy way is right, It leads me into %ht, And makes thy glories mine. Not my way, Lord, but thine, It is a joyous way. It leads to endless day, Where I shall never more repine. Not my way, Lord, but thine. Lead me therein, Help me to win A crown that shall forever shiine. Not my w?.y, Lord, but thine. In glory bright, I'll walk in light — Thy way forever mine. [ ^ 'Cimki ■•t^ r* S : I: i cS^A?/ mered Jlre send to my heart ^ 2^nd all its siri and^ dross consume^ SJvy tendycr love and^ zeal impart^ &t.ndy all 7/17/ soul with light illw?ne. S^he Jlame that lurns within this shrvne^ She kindUng of a^ love divine y & Tnay it purer ^ stronger grow^ (iSjindy with und^i/iny fervence (/low. i^eM. *» ^y^y will, J^ordy ilendy vjith thine, cjf^v perfect harmony / c^or only i'n this sweet accord, afs my felicity. % ' | ',.■y^^ »r r; |.ll u^| l. y^, ^l^ ■.^ l | , .i imii. i i jiju i n^i ymijiii^ n| i n( ^ m i»i| i i ) < p i ^ ni < ) !|ig;i :t.r ** C^^t/ ^€t2-i-^ '^it^/i/. t^m i^^^ ^m.e /U^ij^ y s 't;^> <«^f*f-*' 'Ti§ leve I^I^afe breaks fel^e bends @f death, Jii^d ©pens wide llje feemb ; ^nd leve fel^afe fpees a eapMve werid Fpem its efeer-ijal deem. fflBiripw. c9^^e J^ord is my Jielpor, tloe J^ord is m7/ awlde ^ro Mim a^ am scifo whatever iedde • ShouyJi storms may arise, and foes may assail fSf^Joe J^ord is my helper, in Siim a9 prevail. \ I' Mi A living SGi(3rifi(3@ I bripigf, Afi ©fforiFigj t© FFiy (^©d giFid Kipigf ; ]S^ys©lf GiPid Gill I kgiv@ I lay, I5p©Fi tkiMO Giltfeir, Lo©rd, t©-deiy. m Fill me with thy perfect peace, Jesus let it now descend ; More a'ld more my faith increase, Wholly on Thee to depend. Let Thy grace my eoul renew. Till thine image in restored ; Then 'tis all things I can do. As to Thee my blessed Lord. t 9 ) m m Ih. WorkinQ for Thee. Amid life's din and gloom, me kindly lead, Thy blessed will by word and spirit heed ; Me closely shield beneath thy shelter- ing wing, Nearer each day, me nearer to Thee bring. With Thee to walk, faith must un- wavering be. Perfect in rest and hope, and trust in Thee ; Not sight or faith, were faith no more, But just to follow as thou hast gone on before. In thy footsteps humbly, holy, pure, and good, Trusting Thy Word that ever firmly stood ; Against all unbelief, and hate, and scorn, and sin. To hope in (rod, and labor, souls for Him to win. I |i f " '■■ v.r tr- >" w ^ "f ' p *^ I I Walking with Jesus, Loving Him now, Who once died for me, with thorns on His brow ; Walking with Jesus, full of His love, Bound for His home in glory above. *-J5*^> <'^*S?-» We labor and 'tis not in vain. We gather riches rare ; And lay up store for time to come, By unceasing faith and prayer. And when we're weary of our toil. We lay our burdens down ; And take up immortality. And wear a victor's crown. *-^*t^> <>^5<-* Immortality* This mortal frame sinks to the tomb, To rlBO in an immortal bloom. ^i^m^h:^^ May 30th, 1894. OD led me to the gates of death, to show me the value of time and the shortness cf life, and to teach ^ g" me to make stronger efforts to save my own soul, 2^ and those of my fellow-beings. («X. <^' ^•^•3^ •>f»^ »|Y faith is strong in Jesus. He has lengthened out life's little span. In love and mercy He has spar- ed my life. I feel and know this ; and now by "W^ faith I launch out, committing myself entirely into His hands ; and O, it is so sweet to trust Him. *T^)p>i M li ; i i I a-i cjy? 1 ^ ^ ^ ej^ ^^«Jb „g ^' ^ -^^.^ 4 ^1 6^ (!^ 8j9 (^ 6^ «iji* li^ |a:j?ine. SJS9 6^ i^ lags li! ••-i»I^> l^^^ I 31 giue mijself to ®ljei; ; ^rijine, tljtne, fulhj ttjiue, OBtevnallg to be. t ^ime 10. « 3j^ floto goob ttjou art tljat tljou bost cottbPs.£enb, ^ '^t ®!jouttJljo art 05ob, to be mij truest ^iPrtenb ; ®o tljee 31 eome, of tljee implore, t Ceab, heep, sustain me bij tljtj grace foreoer- § ^ more. i ^ m i i m i -^ K .A/;^y§!^)sfi.._^^ .22b. ■'^>- - ^ S) June 12 thy i8g4. The Lord my helper is, In Him I find sweet joy and peace. And health, and hope, and rest, O who than I, more truly blest. Lord, thou savest by thy grace, Quickenest those who seek thy face; Keepest by thy power from ill, All who do thy blessed will I ■ ') I I J I < j & .E:- 'VJi' — «» ~^^y- yy -s/CP~- \ "V IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) w^O 1.0 I.I Vi.jai 125 |5o i"^" in^H ■^ !■■ mil 2 2 ■ 4 2.0 1.8 1.25 1.4 16. << 6" - ► V] 7 ..<^ '■/A Photographic Sciences Corporation 4 h^ i\ O « ». O^ "^f^ 23 WESTMA'i^^iREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 o V^ #? ^ A f/. xP r ■«• •^ f Aug. 1894. Out of the deep dark waters, Fragrant white lilies grow ; Out of the sombre cloud overhead, Falleth the beautiful snow. Thus, out of affliction and sorrow, We may nse up into the light ; Like a star reflecting the sunshine. Though the sun be far out of sight. As lilies may we grow upward. As stars resplendently shine ; And the snow to exceed in whiteness, To reflect God's own light divine. 13. k\ .0 N * ^ THE DiA:'iOin) V/IU^ATH Is my life after consecrating; it body, soul and spirit to nod. THOUGHTS AND IMPRI^SSIONS IN PROS:^ AND ^,ni]R33 Respectfully submitted for the con- sideration of her friends and relatives, in the hope that to many of them they nay prove an incentive to trustful endurance, and i re- liance upon the good Providence of God SU3Ar:iAH BERGSY TIespeler, April 18, 1896 T'orriston, Sept. 14, 1884 Sunday Ev e nin/^ ras t are Sweet to y.11 tii.e s^xades of ni^ht, rae the Glorious light. Sunshine Oh ny aod, how glad I feel that Thou hast spared my life to see and enjoy tlas day. The ji:lorious sun rose tjiis nominee in all its s. lender, and made ;:ie feel than2:ful for life and its enjoyraents, and the oun of nv soul has made me feel the joys of a Gpiritiial life. ""lov/ ,3\7eet to hask in the sunli.iij;rit of (Tod's love, fxncT to feel that the day grovjs brigliter - that the destin^-^ of one's life is to be eter- nally happy m Gi is only dawn now, od. It but thanlt "od the sun has risen vjithiri the jeweled v/alls of the Celestial City. An Adnonition Be ready to go at my bidding, Be ready to go at my call; Be ready without any chidin,", To lay on the altar thine all. Prepare to receive an acceptt'Oice, Of v/hat thou iiast brouglit unto Me; Only in a full alle-;iance, Shall t^^^ QCCRDtance be. A Lovely "Ovenin,": id like and and tho This is a lovely evening, pleassnt sunrner, v/it'\ stars Ghinin^- overhea^^, a crescent moon. Soft cloud fj, v/kite rieecy, scattered here anr tl ere over azure and gold, pnd not a breath to disturb the calm. All seems peace and Miet in nature. The mini delit";hts to revel in the surroundin- beriuties and drinl: deeply of the joys w ■ feel '^'hen nature presents to us her iiiost lovely phases. ^t is just such a scene that, makes one lonrr, to cast aside all care, and roam in the Ely si an drea^^iland. 'F-Xit no, tiie spell is broken forever tJiat enchants me v/ith hopes of peace and rest in this world. In the quiet o:' this de- lightful evening comes to me a whisper, VATOH — PHAY that ye enter not into temptation, In God only is my re:Ose, Thou, oh ny God, art my one and ny all. A Temple My life is a temple, my heart is a throne. Sanctified, purified for Jesus alone; though living on earth, enshroudec] in clay, Here is not my lasting eternal stay. ^.'hen life's battle is over, the victory won. Sin, hell and death conquered, time's re- cord is d ne; No more shall I wander v;here faith's ste^s ho.ve trod, T3ut see face to face my Saviour and God, Qhri s 1 1 an Pe r se -^^e rejic e Onward, steadily onward, give v/£^y to no v/eaJcness or fear, 'i'Jiy stran/^'tli may fail tidno endea or, but a mighty !Ielper is near. Oh why siioul'' I ever falter, or fear what mif^ht assail; The hand that has brought me hither, is Jiledged me never to fail. Then onward steadily onward, though the world loo!, on in disdain; Tv/ere madness and folly to falter, in the Midst of life's terrible main. He holds me, blessed favor, holds me by His strong hann' ; Leads and guides me ever, till J reach the beautiful land. And there to see Him forever, bliss of the sane ti fie'! heart; To bask in His presence, and never from immortal glories to /art. f ?aith Ily faith is strong in Jesus. He has lengthened out life's little s^ an. In lovG an' I mercy He has si^ared my life. I feel mid know this; and now by faith I launch out, committing myself entirely into His hafids; ajid (,;, it is so sweet to trust Him. ^y mam. the Only in Thee I am happy, Only in Thee I arn biest, Only in Thee is iny heart l-^i'fectly, sv/ee tly at rest. Only in Thee is my hope, Hope for all time to come; Hope's gleamin, star vail only fade When T am safe at home. Only in Thee, ,yes .only, nly,'' only in Thee, My tears shall be dried, Hy sorrov/s cease, only, only in Thee. Only of ^L'hee to dream, ?or Thy face I cannot see; But tlie vision shall fade in the light of day, T.;f /hen I shall av/aKe in Thee. Only, only in Thee, While eternal agas roll; Of life but a little breath to be, Yet a living, loving soul. forever only in Thee, Porever with Thee to be one; forever to live, forever to love, God in His beloved Gon. A Liviiif:: Sacrifice A living sacrifice I bring, An offering to ray rod tmd King; Myself and all I have I lay, Upon tliine altar, Lord, today. Fill me with thy perfect peace, Jeeus let it mow descend; ■"ore and more my faith increase, '■/holly on Thee to depend. Let fhy grace my soul remew, Till tli.ine image is restored; Tiien *tis all things I can do. As to Thee my blessed Lord. t-r '.'falking with Jesus, Lovin Eim now, V/ho once died fop me, with thorns on His Vrow, V/alking with JesBs, full of His love, ;or His home in glory T'.r Bound above. Qrov/ned We labor and 'tis not in vain, '•/e gather richer; rare; And lay up store for time to coiae, By unceasing faith and prayer. And when we* re weary of our toil, We lay our burdens dovm; And tal^e up immortality, And v^ear a victor' s crown. Immortality This mortal frame sinks to the tomb. To rise in an immortal bloom. Au/r. 1894 Out of the deep dark waters, fragrant v/hite lilies grov/; Out o:l the sombre cloud overhead, Palleth the beautiful snow. Thus, cut of affliction and sorrow. Te may ris^^e up into the light; LiKe a star reflectin,' the sunshine, 'i^hough the Sim be far out of sight. A3 lilies may we grow ui^ward. As stars resplenclently shine; And the snow to exc ^ed in v;]iiteness. To reflect Cod's ov/n iigh": divine. is Vrow, I'forking for '?hee Amirl life's d.n arid gloom, me kindly lead, Thy blessed will by word ejid spirit heed; Me closely shield beneath thy sheltering wing, Hearer each day, me nearer to Thee bring. ^■;ith Thee to wall:, faith must unwo.vering be,' Perfect in rest and hope, and ti^isi; in Kiee, i\Tot sight or faith, were faitJi no more. But just to follow as thou hast gone on before. In thy footstex)S huiribly, holy, pure, and good, Trusting Thy ^'ord tliat ever firmly stood; Against all*' unbelief , azid hate, anc scon., and sin. To hope in Cod, and labor, souls for Kim to V/in. m i.i!f3 '^tor'7 " T" L'.l... , ■. .J . ^t .J, ' III dieO '-irch 13th, 1395 — acol 42 •^rrj. 11 inf.: 3. 15 dayt; (Gin^jrich'^ rjer._ev II Catlieri.-ie (Cin^^ricli) ''Or.juy, Oci;. 8, 18:'0, 20 vre. 7 .itiu:. ^ a^iVf; Isaac ier^ey, T3uriecl at Feustead died ::oy. 7, 1889, a^o^: 61 yi-all m tl I Mich.. el :;Grtiey uiod Doc. 22, ir77, 2.,y\ 85 yr:^.. 11 days 3ii.fj.;'.Jii h Aberholtser, died ,Ti;no 27, 1393, a r-A 83 yrs. 3 at.^s. This data is on a aarhle shaAt in hepX'Q^er c em rotary (1073) oiasf.5ri;-.aii Ler^ey as "ar as is hnov/n v/at' a maiden lady adflicted wi 'en oonr-uim^.tion ( r . i- . ) du ring liar 1 i " e . ."-. ceo r d i n,^ t o daten and locations i'' the hoo: she Silent iier tj.'.ie v/ith rel tives and drien'';^. Dates and locations - i^lorri^ton 1884, May 11, 1085 H^speler 1885, -3Xm. 2d. 1887 oerlin 18^^2, y^. 18, June 1894 Ghe died - harch 13, 1895 I ra^^ioinber as a lad, bha.t ;ny fatlicr, Levi ■'itmer, and Jacob (Mix^^rich, v^'ent to ITeustOrid to bri/iij rem; an;.; 0.1 Oatiiprine B e r ^, e y to ;.: u ry i ii e s ^j e 1 e r c ei : i ■■:■ . e r; • . Executors cd ^iusannah :^crgoy - Jacob Gin-;rici - T.ovi Vat.i'ier r'j. stead .11 itl i ■ < » jl er Lon rrieci 94 'i'lie ■f c <£ r c c 9 J-^W-tXiAAS-^ -^C'V*^ ^J5_>aL>u-^ ys(s^ cum'5 l.j^,-Ar^T^ c^^cr^y<^',q