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122 For a time we have walked with her in the pilgrimage of life and around the same altar we have learned the lessons of our Order.

As she was faithful to her convictions of right, as she was obedient to the demands of honor and justice in her station; as she loved kindred and friends and in affliction evinced a trustful faith; and as she lived in the spirit of charity and the love of truth, so shall be her reward.

Remembering her many virtues, we are indeed mourners at her grave and in the house of sorrow we would drop the tear of affectionate sympathy.

Sisters, brothers and friends, as we stand in this solemn presence we may hear the voice of this Providence speaking to us.

Not long shall we wait ere we obey the inexorable decree of Death and follow our sister.

How brief and full of mystery is human life! Who can fathom its purpose or