Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 8, 1906

DAY.—Died Sept. 21, 1906, Louella Day, aged 4 months and 9 days. The writer spoke words of comfort from the life of Christ to a full house, after which the little one was laid to rest in the Omer (Mich.) Cemetery. THEO. G. LEWIS.

CLARK.—Died at the home of his son-in-law, Elder W. R. Matthews, in Wetzell, Mich., Sept. 30, 1906, William Clark, aged 87 years, 10 months, and 28 days. On the funeral occasion the writer spoke of the two resurrections, and the blessedness of those who have part in the first resurrection. The remains were laid to rest in the Mancelona burying-ground. THEO. G. LEWIS.

McKEE.—Died at Elgin, Ill., July 22, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Mattie E. McKee, aged 63 years. Sister McKee identified herself with the church at Battle Creek, Mich., some thirty years ago. She was active and faithful in proclaiming the third angel's message wherever she had opportunity, and is now asleep in Jesus, awaiting the first resurrection. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by Elder E. W. Shepard, of the Advent Christian Church. M. A. PETERSON.

GREEN.—Died suddenly at her late home in South Wales, N. Y., March 19, 1906, Sister Nellie Green. She had been employed at the Havens Home in East Aurora for several years, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Sister Green was born in Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 18, 1846, and came to this country when a child. She accepted present truth under the efforts of Elders Warren and Bristol several years ago, after a faithful study of her Bible, but never united with any church. E. M. CORNWALL.

ROBINSON.—Died at Kanawha Station, W. Va., Oct. 10, 1906, Brother Emory Robinson, aged 54 years and 6 months. He was sick but a few days, and his death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Brother Robinson was one of the first to embrace the Sabbath and kindred truths in this part of the State, a number of years ago, under the labors of Elder Chaffee. He leaves a wife, one son, three daughters, and many relatives and friends to mourn, but with the blessed hope of meeting him again. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Sam. 20: 3, 18. B. F. PURDHAM.

EDWARDS.—Died at Cadosia, N. Y., April 19, 1906, Mrs. Nancy Quick Edwards, wife of Benajah Edwards, aged 62 years, 6 months, and 19 days. Her death was caused by sciatica, but she had been an invalid for a number of years, suffering with liver difficulty. Sister Edwards became an Adventist three years ago. She was a sincere Christian, and it was with a bright hope of immortality that she fell asleep. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters, who greatly mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, the theme of the discourse being the resurrection, its certainty, its necessity, and its glory. A large number of neighbors and friends were in attendance. The interment was at Hancock, N. Y. L. T. NICOLA.

ROBIE.—Died at his home at Kensington, N. H., Sept. 23, 1906, N. L. Robie, aged 73 years. Brother Robie had been a faithful Christian since his conversion in the Methodist Church at the age of eighteen, and when in 1854 light came upon the nearness of Christ's coming, he accepted it. About twenty-five years later he saw the clearer light from the heavenly sanctuary, and began to walk in all God's commandments. He was a true pillar in the church, always studying the strictest economy that he might help and support the cause which he loved. He was a stalwart man of God, esteemed in his community, and loved by his brethren and family. His wife, two sons, and one daughter are comforted by the blessed hope of a united family in the heavenly kingdom. The funeral sermon, from Job 19: 25-27, was preached by the writer, assisted by the Congregationalist pastor. LEE S. WHEELER.

EDWARDS.—Died at the home of her son, W. H. Edwards, at Indianapolis, Ind., Dorcas Pray Edwards, aged 85 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Sister Edwards was born in Shapleigh, Maine. At the age of eighteen she was converted and joined the Baptist Church. In 1850 she was married to Wm. H. Edwards, of Danvers, Mass., and about that time she joined the Second Congregational church of that place, of which she was a member until 1877, when Elders D. M. Canright and C. W. Stone, assisted by F. L. Meade and Drusilla Lamson, conducted a series of meetings in Danvers. There was a great interest awakened by the presentation of the truths of the third angel's message, and Brother and Sister Edwards were among the first to take a stand for the truth. For years her home was open to all our ministers and others, and they were more than welcome, as she was a woman of unusual hospitality. She would share the last of everything with any one in need. Sister Edwards was very active in mind and body. Although quite deaf, she kept abreast of the times by her perusal of the church publications and daily papers. It was refreshing to call upon her and converse upon the fast fulfilment of prophecy. One morning a short time before her death, she was feeling somewhat depressed, but with her thoughts lifted heavenward she composed the following prayer:—

“Dear Lord, I come before thee now; Humbly at thy feet I bow, Asking thee for grace divine, To subdue this heart of mine. “I am weak, but thou art strong, And for thee my soul doth long; Give me of thy strength supreme, Sanctify and make me clean.”

These stanzas show the trend of her mind, and something of her deep Christian experience. She leaves two sons, one brother, three sisters, and other relatives to mourn their loss. The service at Indianapolis was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Moon; text, Rev. 14: 13. Truly she rests from her labors, but her works still live. She was laid beside her husband at Beverly, Mass., the services at the grave being conducted by Elder H. E. Robinson, chaplain of the Melrose (Mass.) Sanitarium. W. J. STONE.