Each friend had something to relate in testimony of her gracious disposition.

A young woman under twenty, who had hitherto been a very light and trifling character, appeared to be remarkably impressed by the conversation of that day; and I have since had reason to believe that Divine grace then began to influence her in the choice of that better part, which shall not be taken from her.
What a contrast does such a scene as this exhibit, when compared with the dull, formal, unedifying, and often indecent manner in which funeral parties assemble in the house of death! As we conversed, the parents revived.

Our subject of discourse was delightful to their hearts.

Their child seemed almost to be alive again, while we talked of her.

Tearful smiles often brightened their countenances, as they heard the voice of friendship uttering their daughter's praises; or rather the praises of Him who had made her a vessel of mercy, and an instrument of spiritual good to her family.
The time for departing was now at hand.
I went to take my last look at the deceased.