Troy Times
September 13, 1849
McMILLIN, MRS. REBECA - In this place, on Thursday night last, Mrs. Rebeca McMillin. There are those of whom we can speak after their death, without fear of being charged with speaking to be heard, and yet speak highly. Of all things worthy of our regard, religion must take the preeminence. When we see striking demonstrations of this evidence, of its truth exhibited in a high degree, it cannot be considered improper to speak thereof. Of this alone I desire to say a word. Mrs. McMillin during her whole affliction, and protracted and weakening disease, retained the strongest hope and trust in her Redeemer. She had an anxious desire continually to have her Savior before her eyes a sense of his presence. She was sad and cast down whenever, on account of her severe affliction, she for a moment lost sight of Him. Her language often was; "come dear Savior, ever remain with me, let me enjoy thy countenance continually." On expressions of this nature she often dwelt until urged by her friends to cease, lest she should waste her strength. To which she would reply "I must do so, for I love my Jesus so much." Whenever called upon by her christian friends, she would not let them leave until they had prayed with her. As she drew near her last, she would often say "come Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Although she manifested the most Christian salmission in all her severe sufferings, yet she would often, say she feared she was not sufficiently resigned. In language of the strongest kind she expressed herself with regard to the vanity of earthly things, saying that they had no attraction to her she only desired to depart to be with Jesus. Oh, said she, "then I shall enjoy his presence and no more lose my sight of him, I shall praise him forever." To them who frequented her room and conversed with her, there could not have been afforded a stronger testimony of the truth and reality of religion--that it will not only support in the vicisitudes of life, but also in the trying hour of death. All who know the value of the godly life and prayers of such a one, must mourn her loss to the church and community; yet rejoice that what is our loss is her gain. M. T.
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