The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

into the world that we might live through him.” After preaching Fred went down to Aunt Jane’s and attended Mr.C___ (?) funeral this afternoon and went to the young folks prayer meeting. Harlan went down to the young folks prayer meeting also. The catechism and Bible reading attended too. 2 July Monday. [...] This afternoon Clara and Jason went to C. to meet father at the train--were home in time for tea. This morning Clara and Florence and Jason took the clothes to Sarah H. Mrs. Peters much worse this afternoon. Uncle Joe and I there this afternoon and evening. We thought for awhile she was dying--whether at the side of the rich or poor it is solemn to stand in the presence of death. Fannie writing letters this P.M. Father met Mr. Fred Wilson in C. to day. 8 July Sabbath. Fred, Harlan, Clara and Jason at Sabbath School and church. Fannie, Homer, Clayton, and Florence at home. Mr. Mc. and I went off to Mr. Peters this morning--they seemed so sorrowful we could not find in our heart to leave them--we went with them to their church in Selma. Rev. Timmons (?) and Rev Johston (?), colored brothers, ____ the funeral services. Text “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: therefore there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give at that day: and not me only, but unto all them, also that love his appearing.” The first speaker ____ these words and the second took them up and made further semantics (?)--altogether we certainly felt that, under the circumstances, it was good for us to be there--notwithstanding what their mistakes might be yet it was pleasing to see that they were resting all upon Jesus and where (I think she means “were”--Tabitha) in earnest in trying to lead others to him. After the Services we followed the remains to the Cemetery at Black Somes (?) Bridge and saw the remains of this sister laid away to rest till the resurrection day. It was ___ (?) when we reached home the children were home from church our good woman Mary Lancaster came home with them and she and Fannie had a nice dinner ready. It was quite pleasant but very warm this A.M. This Evening late quite a heavy shower fell. Mrs. Walker spoke as she was passing up to Charleston to wait on some sick person there. Sarah H. stopped also to get a wrap to protect her from the Rain. Fred attended the young folks prayer meeting this Eve. We had Bible reading and Catechism this afternoon. 22 July Sabbath ---ite and bright day, Fred, Harlan, Clayton Jason and Clara at Sabbath School. Our women rode down with them (?) and ---. Fannie Homer and Florence at home (?). Mr. Mc and I at church _____ Mr. Morton’s text (?)--“For I have learned in whatesoever state I am there with to be content” Christianity adapts (?) -- to all the trials and vicissitudes and hardships and trials of life. Subject of the text Christian Contentment. What is Christian Contentment? Notice the important (?) lesson learned: Christian Contentment means to be satisfied with the allotment (?) of God’s providence. We learn this state of contentment in Christs School--__ kept so close to the master that we become like him. We can learn this spirit of contentment from the Bible. Let us never forget that our happiness does not depend upon external circumstances--we are 83