On the Death of Mrs. Hannah Butts, Part 2

Walking in her house mth God,
Portion'd with the better part,
She her faith by actions show'd,
Martha! s hand and Mary's heart:
Labouring on from morn to night,
Still she offer'd up her care.
Pleasing in her Saviour's sight.
Sanctified by faith and prayer.

Taught of God Himself to please,
Daily she fulfill'd His word,
In her meanest services
Ministering unto the Lord
Happy if her constant smile
Might but ease the sufferer's load,
Soften a companion's toil,
Win her little ones to good.

Gently she their will inclined,
Diligent her house to build,
Wisely, rationally kind,
With Divine discretion fiU'd:
Far removed from each extreme.
Conscious why her babes were given,
Heirs of bliss, she lived for them.
Lived to train them up for heaven.

Principled with faith unfeign'd,
Bless'd with Jesu's quiet mind.
Every part she well sustain'd.
Bright in every function shined:
Simple love, with lowly fear.
Kept possession of her breast,
Made her every act appear
Wisest, virtuousest, best.