Lexington Weekly Intelligencer, October 10, 1885
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29th, at the residence of her uncle, Joseph Chinn, Esq., Miss Hester Kirtley, in the 20th year of her age.
Thus has passed away from earth another one of Christ's suffering children, one who had washed her robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. She was always delicate, bu for the last twelve months of her life, she was called upon to endure sufferings very intense, and of a very uncommon character, but she "endured as seeing Him, who is invisible," and for months before her release, she was like unto one, who had her feet shod, and her lamp burning, waiting in joyful expectancy, the coming of her Lord. She testified that her Savior was with her, through all her sufferings, and she certainly showed by her life, and conversation, that she had been with Jesus, and learned of Him. Many of her friends availed themselves of the privilege of visiting her, frequently, during her last illness, and to them, she was a living exemplification of the fulfillment of the Savior's promise. "My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Physically, so weak; spiritually, so strong; strong in patient endurance, forgetful of self, considerate for others, and so very grateful for every service rendered. Her last Sabbath on earth was so bright and joyous, that she seemed to be having a foretaste of heaven, and she remarked to one of her friends, "Death has long ago, lost all terrors for me, and I feel so impatient to be gone, that I can hardly wait." God, who had prepared her for death, had also prepared death for her, and not many hours afterward she entered into rest.
Why shouldst thou fear the beautiful angel Death,
Who wafts thee to the portals of the skies,
Ready to kiss away thy struggling breath,
Ready with gentle hand to close thine eyes?
How many a tranquil soul has passed away,
Fled gladly from fierce pain, and pleasures dim,
To the eternal splendors of the day,
And many a troubled heart stills call for him.
O, what were life, if life were all? Thine eyes
Are blinded by their tears, or thou wouldst see,
That treasures wait thee in the far-off skies,
And death, thy friend, will give them all to thee.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 3, 1885
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29, at the residence of her uncle, Mr. Joseph Chinn, after a long and painful illness, Miss Hester Kirtley, aged 19 years.
Miss Kirtley had been a great sufferer. She bore her terrible cross with Christian meekness, patience and resignation, and looked for death as the door to a deliverance from pain and entrance into the enjoyment of rest and happiness upon the bosom of her Lord and Savior. Kind and gentle hands smoother her pathway to the grave.
The funeral took place from the family residence at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Rev. W. A. Crouch officiating as minister.
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29th, at the residence of her uncle, Joseph Chinn, Esq., Miss Hester Kirtley, in the 20th year of her age.
Thus has passed away from earth another one of Christ's suffering children, one who had washed her robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. She was always delicate, bu for the last twelve months of her life, she was called upon to endure sufferings very intense, and of a very uncommon character, but she "endured as seeing Him, who is invisible," and for months before her release, she was like unto one, who had her feet shod, and her lamp burning, waiting in joyful expectancy, the coming of her Lord. She testified that her Savior was with her, through all her sufferings, and she certainly showed by her life, and conversation, that she had been with Jesus, and learned of Him. Many of her friends availed themselves of the privilege of visiting her, frequently, during her last illness, and to them, she was a living exemplification of the fulfillment of the Savior's promise. "My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Physically, so weak; spiritually, so strong; strong in patient endurance, forgetful of self, considerate for others, and so very grateful for every service rendered. Her last Sabbath on earth was so bright and joyous, that she seemed to be having a foretaste of heaven, and she remarked to one of her friends, "Death has long ago, lost all terrors for me, and I feel so impatient to be gone, that I can hardly wait." God, who had prepared her for death, had also prepared death for her, and not many hours afterward she entered into rest.
Why shouldst thou fear the beautiful angel Death,
Who wafts thee to the portals of the skies,
Ready to kiss away thy struggling breath,
Ready with gentle hand to close thine eyes?
How many a tranquil soul has passed away,
Fled gladly from fierce pain, and pleasures dim,
To the eternal splendors of the day,
And many a troubled heart stills call for him.
O, what were life, if life were all? Thine eyes
Are blinded by their tears, or thou wouldst see,
That treasures wait thee in the far-off skies,
And death, thy friend, will give them all to thee.
++++++++++++
Below info provided by Member # 47052111
Lexington Intelligencer, October 3, 1885
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29, at the residence of her uncle, Mr. Joseph Chinn, after a long and painful illness, Miss Hester Kirtley, aged 19 years.
Miss Kirtley had been a great sufferer. She bore her terrible cross with Christian meekness, patience and resignation, and looked for death as the door to a deliverance from pain and entrance into the enjoyment of rest and happiness upon the bosom of her Lord and Savior. Kind and gentle hands smoother her pathway to the grave.
The funeral took place from the family residence at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Rev. W. A. Crouch officiating as minister.
Lexington Weekly Intelligencer, October 10, 1885
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29th, at the residence of her uncle, Joseph Chinn, Esq., Miss Hester Kirtley, in the 20th year of her age.
Thus has passed away from earth another one of Christ's suffering children, one who had washed her robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. She was always delicate, bu for the last twelve months of her life, she was called upon to endure sufferings very intense, and of a very uncommon character, but she "endured as seeing Him, who is invisible," and for months before her release, she was like unto one, who had her feet shod, and her lamp burning, waiting in joyful expectancy, the coming of her Lord. She testified that her Savior was with her, through all her sufferings, and she certainly showed by her life, and conversation, that she had been with Jesus, and learned of Him. Many of her friends availed themselves of the privilege of visiting her, frequently, during her last illness, and to them, she was a living exemplification of the fulfillment of the Savior's promise. "My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Physically, so weak; spiritually, so strong; strong in patient endurance, forgetful of self, considerate for others, and so very grateful for every service rendered. Her last Sabbath on earth was so bright and joyous, that she seemed to be having a foretaste of heaven, and she remarked to one of her friends, "Death has long ago, lost all terrors for me, and I feel so impatient to be gone, that I can hardly wait." God, who had prepared her for death, had also prepared death for her, and not many hours afterward she entered into rest.
Why shouldst thou fear the beautiful angel Death,
Who wafts thee to the portals of the skies,
Ready to kiss away thy struggling breath,
Ready with gentle hand to close thine eyes?
How many a tranquil soul has passed away,
Fled gladly from fierce pain, and pleasures dim,
To the eternal splendors of the day,
And many a troubled heart stills call for him.
O, what were life, if life were all? Thine eyes
Are blinded by their tears, or thou wouldst see,
That treasures wait thee in the far-off skies,
And death, thy friend, will give them all to thee.
++++++++++++
Below info provided by Member # 47052111
Lexington Intelligencer, October 3, 1885
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29, at the residence of her uncle, Mr. Joseph Chinn, after a long and painful illness, Miss Hester Kirtley, aged 19 years.
Miss Kirtley had been a great sufferer. She bore her terrible cross with Christian meekness, patience and resignation, and looked for death as the door to a deliverance from pain and entrance into the enjoyment of rest and happiness upon the bosom of her Lord and Savior. Kind and gentle hands smoother her pathway to the grave.
The funeral took place from the family residence at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Rev. W. A. Crouch officiating as minister.
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29th, at the residence of her uncle, Joseph Chinn, Esq., Miss Hester Kirtley, in the 20th year of her age.
Thus has passed away from earth another one of Christ's suffering children, one who had washed her robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. She was always delicate, bu for the last twelve months of her life, she was called upon to endure sufferings very intense, and of a very uncommon character, but she "endured as seeing Him, who is invisible," and for months before her release, she was like unto one, who had her feet shod, and her lamp burning, waiting in joyful expectancy, the coming of her Lord. She testified that her Savior was with her, through all her sufferings, and she certainly showed by her life, and conversation, that she had been with Jesus, and learned of Him. Many of her friends availed themselves of the privilege of visiting her, frequently, during her last illness, and to them, she was a living exemplification of the fulfillment of the Savior's promise. "My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Physically, so weak; spiritually, so strong; strong in patient endurance, forgetful of self, considerate for others, and so very grateful for every service rendered. Her last Sabbath on earth was so bright and joyous, that she seemed to be having a foretaste of heaven, and she remarked to one of her friends, "Death has long ago, lost all terrors for me, and I feel so impatient to be gone, that I can hardly wait." God, who had prepared her for death, had also prepared death for her, and not many hours afterward she entered into rest.
Why shouldst thou fear the beautiful angel Death,
Who wafts thee to the portals of the skies,
Ready to kiss away thy struggling breath,
Ready with gentle hand to close thine eyes?
How many a tranquil soul has passed away,
Fled gladly from fierce pain, and pleasures dim,
To the eternal splendors of the day,
And many a troubled heart stills call for him.
O, what were life, if life were all? Thine eyes
Are blinded by their tears, or thou wouldst see,
That treasures wait thee in the far-off skies,
And death, thy friend, will give them all to thee.
++++++++++++
Below info provided by Member # 47052111
Lexington Intelligencer, October 3, 1885
Lexington, Mo.
THE TOMB
Died--In this city, September 29, at the residence of her uncle, Mr. Joseph Chinn, after a long and painful illness, Miss Hester Kirtley, aged 19 years.
Miss Kirtley had been a great sufferer. She bore her terrible cross with Christian meekness, patience and resignation, and looked for death as the door to a deliverance from pain and entrance into the enjoyment of rest and happiness upon the bosom of her Lord and Savior. Kind and gentle hands smoother her pathway to the grave.
The funeral took place from the family residence at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Rev. W. A. Crouch officiating as minister.
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