"Maggie knew that it would be of no use to argue this question. Annie was too far behind her in the Christian life to comprehend what she and Aunt Jane so well understood: that heaven is Christ, that Christ is heaven; that that city hath no need of sun, or moon, or human food, or earthly tie, because the Lord Himself doth lighten it." ~ from Aunt Jane's Hero.
[May we all comprehend this...mr]
"This had been a Sunday to be held in long
remembrance. We were summoned early this morning to Mrs. Campbell and
have seen her joyful release from the fetters that have bound her so
long. Her loss to me is irreparable. But I can truly thank
God that one more 'tired traveler' has had a sweet 'welcome home.' I
can minister no longer to her bodily wants and listen to her councils no
more, but she has entered as an inspiration into my life, and through
all eternity I shall bless God that He gave me that faithful, praying
friend." ~ Katy, Stepping Heavenward, May 13,[1852] entry.
[Oh to have a Mrs. Campbell in our lives. On a personal note, Mrs. Campbell, though fictional, was a great blessing in my life. ~ mr]
Mrs.
Prentiss went to be forever with the Lord on the evening of August 13,
1878. It was a Tuesday, same as today. Her family was gathered around
her:
"Although the chamber of death, it was the chamber of
peace, and a light not of earth shone down upon us all. He who was seen
walking, unhurt, in the midst of the fire and whose form was like the
Son of God, seemed to overshadow us with His presence." ~ From More Love
to Thee, The Life & Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss, by G.L.
Prentiss.
