On the Death of Mrs. Mary Horton, May 4, 1786, Aged Thirty-Four., Part 3

She thus, adorning every state.
Did with His true disciples wait
The Saviour from above:
Death could not find her off her guard,
By prayer habitually prepared,
By humble, active love.

Her life a testimony true
That heaven was always in her view.
Till earthly scenes were past.
That here she had not long to stay.
Who lived as every well-spent day
Were destined for her last.

Ready for her celestial home
Whene'er the messenger should come,
Her Lord was sure to find
His handmaid in His work employ'd,
Who long had given up all for (xod.
And cast the world behind.
Unwarn'd of her release so near,
Insensible of pain or fear,
She needed not to know
The moment fix'd for her remove;
She could not doubt her Saviour's love,
Or dread a stingless foe.
The tyrant was not worth a thought,
When Christ had her salvation wrought,
Had wholly sanctified;
When (half her race of glory run)
He sent Elijah's chariot down.
He came to fetch His bride.
Like Moses caught to His embrace,
Dissolved by His discover' d face,
Vhom only she desired;
The race she in a moment won,
And calm, without a lingering groan.
In Jesu's sight expired.
Yet, mindful of her friends below.
Stronger than death her love to show.
By a Divine decree.
Indulged to comfort them that mourn'd,
She stopp'd the flaming car, and turn'd,
And shouted Victory!
PART v.
O God, who dost the victory give.
The thanks of every heart receive.
Through Thy beloved Son,
Who dost, for our Redeemer's sake,
Vile, sinful wonns vouchsafe to make
The partners of Thy throne.

The grace which saved our happy friend,
Which made her faithful to the end,
And deck'd her head with rays.
We shall for us sufficient prove.
And strive, in humble fear and love,
To perfect holiness.

Who did for her the kingdom buy,
Jesus, for us went up on high.
Our purchased thrones to claim;
The same our Advocate with Thee,
The same our trust Thy face to see,
Through that almighty Name.

Father, we on that Name depend:
Send, then, for us, the convoy send,
For all with Jesus one;
Consummate us in heavenly bUss,
And by Thy glorious saints increase
The glory of Thy Son.