...when I passed from my labors, there might be as few stains of earth upon my garments. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, Yea, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." I found myself repeating these holy words, as I stood...

...the sad office of closing his eye in death. No doubt he is now a happy spirit in Heaven. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, yea, saith the spirit, for they do rest from their labors, and their works do follow them" Mary Bibb did not allow herself to remain...