The News-Herald. (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, Thursday June 16, 1904, Image 1
In Memoriam.
James Mastin Suitors was born near Sinking Spring, O., November 4, 1835, departed this life at Harriet, O., April 19, 1904, aged 68 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was united In marriage to Elizabeth A. Williams October 22, 1857.The fruit of this union were three sons and two daughters, of whom all survive him. Brother Suiters united with the M.E. Church at Sinking Spring under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. P. Bethel, about seventeen years ago, and remained a member of the same until his death. During the last few years of his life he lived a true devoted Christian.During the last eight or nine months of his life he suffered intense pain, yet he was never heard to murmur or complain, but praised God through it all. He often, when suffering the greatest pain, would say, God's will be done, until God said Its enough, come up higher. He would spend hours at a time exhorting his children and all those around him to live right and meet him In heaven. Truly his last days on earth will be long remembered by those who came in contact with him, an account of divine grace and power given. Brother Suitors leaves a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters besides a host of friends and relatives to mourn his departure. We can indeed say we have no need to mourn as those who have no hope, for he is not dead but sleepth. Our departed brother left a grand legacy to his family, far better than the gold of this world. He left ample evidence that he was going home to heaven to be with Jesus. As the shades of eventide were quietly falling over the earth he as quietly fell asleep in the arms of his Redeemer whom he so dearly loved. During his last sickness he would frequently say, Yes I would like to live a while longer If It was the will of my Heavenly Father. I should like to tell others what the Lord has done for me. Yet at the same time he was willing to go when it was best. During army life Brother Suitors contracted a disease which remained with him during the remainder of his life, disabling him from hard, physical labor. He enlisted In the service of his country in the year of 63 and served till the end of the war and received an honorable discharge there
from. We noticed a good many of the old soldiers were present, both at the residence and also at the church, to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. Brother Comrades, he has answered the bugle call and awaits the last trumpet call of the Ark Angel of God, when the dead in Christ shall rise first and take part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted at Cedar Chapel by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Bailey, after which the remains were followed to the beautiful little cemetery adjoining the church and there laid away to rest awaiting the resurrection morning. The following few lines are dedicated to Sister Suitors
He shall wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more , neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more.- Rev. 21-14.
My head and stay is called away
And I am left alone:
My companion dear who was so near
Has fled away and gone.
It breaks my heart, tis hard to part
With one who was so kind ,
Where shall I go to vent the smart
Or ease my troubled mind
In wisdom's ways we spent our days.
Much comfort we did find,
But he is gone. In dust he lays,
And I am left behind.
Naught can I find. to ease my mind,
In things which are below ,
For earthly toys, but vex my joys,
And aggravate my woes.
But I'll repair to Jesus there
And ease my troubled breast
To Christ above who Is my love
And my eternal rest.
And oh . If he would send for me
And call my spirit home
To world's of rest, among the blest
Where troubles never come.
How happy we in heaven would be
If he would call me home .
A blest, unbroken tie above.
To surround his dazzling throne.
Here our loved ones fade from sight
We shall meet on plains of light
Walls of Jasper streets of gold,
Bless that never can be told.
Source: Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies by Elsie Johnson Ayres.
Co. B, 175th Reg., O.V.I.
In Memoriam.
James Mastin Suitors was born near Sinking Spring, O., November 4, 1835, departed this life at Harriet, O., April 19, 1904, aged 68 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was united In marriage to Elizabeth A. Williams October 22, 1857.The fruit of this union were three sons and two daughters, of whom all survive him. Brother Suiters united with the M.E. Church at Sinking Spring under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. P. Bethel, about seventeen years ago, and remained a member of the same until his death. During the last few years of his life he lived a true devoted Christian.During the last eight or nine months of his life he suffered intense pain, yet he was never heard to murmur or complain, but praised God through it all. He often, when suffering the greatest pain, would say, God's will be done, until God said Its enough, come up higher. He would spend hours at a time exhorting his children and all those around him to live right and meet him In heaven. Truly his last days on earth will be long remembered by those who came in contact with him, an account of divine grace and power given. Brother Suitors leaves a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters besides a host of friends and relatives to mourn his departure. We can indeed say we have no need to mourn as those who have no hope, for he is not dead but sleepth. Our departed brother left a grand legacy to his family, far better than the gold of this world. He left ample evidence that he was going home to heaven to be with Jesus. As the shades of eventide were quietly falling over the earth he as quietly fell asleep in the arms of his Redeemer whom he so dearly loved. During his last sickness he would frequently say, Yes I would like to live a while longer If It was the will of my Heavenly Father. I should like to tell others what the Lord has done for me. Yet at the same time he was willing to go when it was best. During army life Brother Suitors contracted a disease which remained with him during the remainder of his life, disabling him from hard, physical labor. He enlisted In the service of his country in the year of 63 and served till the end of the war and received an honorable discharge there
from. We noticed a good many of the old soldiers were present, both at the residence and also at the church, to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. Brother Comrades, he has answered the bugle call and awaits the last trumpet call of the Ark Angel of God, when the dead in Christ shall rise first and take part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted at Cedar Chapel by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Bailey, after which the remains were followed to the beautiful little cemetery adjoining the church and there laid away to rest awaiting the resurrection morning. The following few lines are dedicated to Sister Suitors
He shall wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more , neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more.- Rev. 21-14.
My head and stay is called away
And I am left alone:
My companion dear who was so near
Has fled away and gone.
It breaks my heart, tis hard to part
With one who was so kind ,
Where shall I go to vent the smart
Or ease my troubled mind
In wisdom's ways we spent our days.
Much comfort we did find,
But he is gone. In dust he lays,
And I am left behind.
Naught can I find. to ease my mind,
In things which are below ,
For earthly toys, but vex my joys,
And aggravate my woes.
But I'll repair to Jesus there
And ease my troubled breast
To Christ above who Is my love
And my eternal rest.
And oh . If he would send for me
And call my spirit home
To world's of rest, among the blest
Where troubles never come.
How happy we in heaven would be
If he would call me home .
A blest, unbroken tie above.
To surround his dazzling throne.
Here our loved ones fade from sight
We shall meet on plains of light
Walls of Jasper streets of gold,
Bless that never can be told.
Source: Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies by Elsie Johnson Ayres.
Co. B, 175th Reg., O.V.I.
The News-Herald. (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, Thursday June 16, 1904, Image 1
In Memoriam.
James Mastin Suitors was born near Sinking Spring, O., November 4, 1835, departed this life at Harriet, O., April 19, 1904, aged 68 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was united In marriage to Elizabeth A. Williams October 22, 1857.The fruit of this union were three sons and two daughters, of whom all survive him. Brother Suiters united with the M.E. Church at Sinking Spring under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. P. Bethel, about seventeen years ago, and remained a member of the same until his death. During the last few years of his life he lived a true devoted Christian.During the last eight or nine months of his life he suffered intense pain, yet he was never heard to murmur or complain, but praised God through it all. He often, when suffering the greatest pain, would say, God's will be done, until God said Its enough, come up higher. He would spend hours at a time exhorting his children and all those around him to live right and meet him In heaven. Truly his last days on earth will be long remembered by those who came in contact with him, an account of divine grace and power given. Brother Suitors leaves a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters besides a host of friends and relatives to mourn his departure. We can indeed say we have no need to mourn as those who have no hope, for he is not dead but sleepth. Our departed brother left a grand legacy to his family, far better than the gold of this world. He left ample evidence that he was going home to heaven to be with Jesus. As the shades of eventide were quietly falling over the earth he as quietly fell asleep in the arms of his Redeemer whom he so dearly loved. During his last sickness he would frequently say, Yes I would like to live a while longer If It was the will of my Heavenly Father. I should like to tell others what the Lord has done for me. Yet at the same time he was willing to go when it was best. During army life Brother Suitors contracted a disease which remained with him during the remainder of his life, disabling him from hard, physical labor. He enlisted In the service of his country in the year of 63 and served till the end of the war and received an honorable discharge there
from. We noticed a good many of the old soldiers were present, both at the residence and also at the church, to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. Brother Comrades, he has answered the bugle call and awaits the last trumpet call of the Ark Angel of God, when the dead in Christ shall rise first and take part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted at Cedar Chapel by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Bailey, after which the remains were followed to the beautiful little cemetery adjoining the church and there laid away to rest awaiting the resurrection morning. The following few lines are dedicated to Sister Suitors
He shall wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more , neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more.- Rev. 21-14.
My head and stay is called away
And I am left alone:
My companion dear who was so near
Has fled away and gone.
It breaks my heart, tis hard to part
With one who was so kind ,
Where shall I go to vent the smart
Or ease my troubled mind
In wisdom's ways we spent our days.
Much comfort we did find,
But he is gone. In dust he lays,
And I am left behind.
Naught can I find. to ease my mind,
In things which are below ,
For earthly toys, but vex my joys,
And aggravate my woes.
But I'll repair to Jesus there
And ease my troubled breast
To Christ above who Is my love
And my eternal rest.
And oh . If he would send for me
And call my spirit home
To world's of rest, among the blest
Where troubles never come.
How happy we in heaven would be
If he would call me home .
A blest, unbroken tie above.
To surround his dazzling throne.
Here our loved ones fade from sight
We shall meet on plains of light
Walls of Jasper streets of gold,
Bless that never can be told.
Source: Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies by Elsie Johnson Ayres.
Co. B, 175th Reg., O.V.I.
In Memoriam.
James Mastin Suitors was born near Sinking Spring, O., November 4, 1835, departed this life at Harriet, O., April 19, 1904, aged 68 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was united In marriage to Elizabeth A. Williams October 22, 1857.The fruit of this union were three sons and two daughters, of whom all survive him. Brother Suiters united with the M.E. Church at Sinking Spring under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. P. Bethel, about seventeen years ago, and remained a member of the same until his death. During the last few years of his life he lived a true devoted Christian.During the last eight or nine months of his life he suffered intense pain, yet he was never heard to murmur or complain, but praised God through it all. He often, when suffering the greatest pain, would say, God's will be done, until God said Its enough, come up higher. He would spend hours at a time exhorting his children and all those around him to live right and meet him In heaven. Truly his last days on earth will be long remembered by those who came in contact with him, an account of divine grace and power given. Brother Suitors leaves a devoted wife, three sons and two daughters besides a host of friends and relatives to mourn his departure. We can indeed say we have no need to mourn as those who have no hope, for he is not dead but sleepth. Our departed brother left a grand legacy to his family, far better than the gold of this world. He left ample evidence that he was going home to heaven to be with Jesus. As the shades of eventide were quietly falling over the earth he as quietly fell asleep in the arms of his Redeemer whom he so dearly loved. During his last sickness he would frequently say, Yes I would like to live a while longer If It was the will of my Heavenly Father. I should like to tell others what the Lord has done for me. Yet at the same time he was willing to go when it was best. During army life Brother Suitors contracted a disease which remained with him during the remainder of his life, disabling him from hard, physical labor. He enlisted In the service of his country in the year of 63 and served till the end of the war and received an honorable discharge there
from. We noticed a good many of the old soldiers were present, both at the residence and also at the church, to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. Brother Comrades, he has answered the bugle call and awaits the last trumpet call of the Ark Angel of God, when the dead in Christ shall rise first and take part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted at Cedar Chapel by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Bailey, after which the remains were followed to the beautiful little cemetery adjoining the church and there laid away to rest awaiting the resurrection morning. The following few lines are dedicated to Sister Suitors
He shall wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more , neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more.- Rev. 21-14.
My head and stay is called away
And I am left alone:
My companion dear who was so near
Has fled away and gone.
It breaks my heart, tis hard to part
With one who was so kind ,
Where shall I go to vent the smart
Or ease my troubled mind
In wisdom's ways we spent our days.
Much comfort we did find,
But he is gone. In dust he lays,
And I am left behind.
Naught can I find. to ease my mind,
In things which are below ,
For earthly toys, but vex my joys,
And aggravate my woes.
But I'll repair to Jesus there
And ease my troubled breast
To Christ above who Is my love
And my eternal rest.
And oh . If he would send for me
And call my spirit home
To world's of rest, among the blest
Where troubles never come.
How happy we in heaven would be
If he would call me home .
A blest, unbroken tie above.
To surround his dazzling throne.
Here our loved ones fade from sight
We shall meet on plains of light
Walls of Jasper streets of gold,
Bless that never can be told.
Source: Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies by Elsie Johnson Ayres.
Co. B, 175th Reg., O.V.I.
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