Lloyd, Libbie c1886 -1895

LLOYD

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:22

Source: Twice-a-Week Plain Dealer December 13, 1895, FP, C5
Transcribed from: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88059319/1895-12-13/ed-1/seq-1/

LLOYD—Libbie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lloyd, died of consumption, Dec. 6, 1895, at Lime Springs, Iowa.
She was a patient sufferer and a consecrated and dear child of God. Strange as it was two months before her death, she selected the hymns she wanted sung and chose the minister who should officiate. The writer, who was assisted by the M. E. and Presbyterian ministers of Lime Springs. The church was filled to its utmost.
The writer has witnessed many dying scenes, but few gave such a clear evidence of a hope within as did little Libbie. The last time the writer visited her we had a glorious season of prayer and thanksgiving. Then, as I was about to leave, she drew me close to her and said, “Brother, now I'll bid you good bye; I’m going and I'll wait for you on the other side.” While dying, she shouted, Glory! glory, glory to Jesus, my Saviour—he’s mine; yes, mine forever!" We read, “And a little child shall lead them.” I promised I would meet her, so now may our Heavenly Father help me and us all that we may meet again never to say good bye.

"In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare
For all that are washed and forgiven,
And many dear children are gathering there.
For of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
J. D. BOHEN

Transcriber’s Note: Her gravestone in Foreston Cemetery shows her date of death as December 7 and that she was 9 years old.

Foreston Cemetery
 

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