Bibb-Spalding County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mallary, Ida R. July 29, 1893
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The Christian Index, Thursday, Aug. 24, 1893
Mallary. -- Miss Ida R. Mallary, daughter of Rev. R. D. and Mrs. M. Jeanie 
Mallary, of Macon, Ga., died July 29, 1893, in Asheville, N. C.

Miss Ida Mallary is dead!  Throughout the State of Georgia, hearts are bowed 
with grief, mourning the loss of this beautiful life as a universal and 
personal bereavement.  On the following Sabbath morning that witnessed her 
welcome into her "Sabbath Home," messages were winged from place to place, from 
friend to friend, bearing the tidings of her glorious entrance into life!

Few lives were so widely known and loved.  From early childhood, she had 
consecrated a life, replete with natural beauty of mind and heart, to her 
Master's service.  By nature a woman of peculiar charm and loveliness, hers was 
a double power of attraction -- but in her pure, true love for God and souls 
lay her secret.  A chosen vessel of the Lord, he placed her in surroundings to 
develop her Christian graces, giving her rare opportunities for usefulness and 
service.  In her ideal home of spiritual loveliness, she grew as a flower, with 
God's smile upon her; the very light and joy of her loved ones, strong in 
hopeful cheer, and gentle in sweet ministry to others.  And this same subtle 
power for good, which had its center in the warm heart of home, widened its 
circle to other hearts and homes, touching lives and winning souls until her 
entire life became a beautiful mission.

For several years her special work had been among girls, young Christians of 
her acquaintance and Sabbath-school class.  Previous to her removal to Macon, 
in Griffin, Ga., she established a prayer-meeting for the young women of the 
Baptist church, there, which has never disbanded, but stands a living monument 
to her Christian zeal.  Her very name thrills the hearts of these young 
workers -- engraven on their banner are her precepts and heavenly counsels.  
During the late revival, there, in 1891, many souls were brought to Christ 
through her instrumentality.  She gave herself, her time and her talents to him 
whose she was.  Sweet ministry hers -- in word, deed, song and life!  How many 
jewels shine in the crown the Master has given her!  Leaving behind her mantle 
of influence in Griffin, less than two years ago, she went to Macon, beginning 
a new work in her father's church at Vineville.  The Lord continued her zeal 
and power -- other classes were formed and other souls saved.  Her life was in 
its bloom -- ripe, ready for the Reaper who came to cull his choice flower.  A 
trial awaited her, the testing had come.  Could she, now, in the midst of 
battle, lay aside her armor; she, always active in her bright intelligence, 
gifted in her art, excelling in word and song, could she, submissively, 
willingly, with so many leaning on her, needing her, loving her, lay all down 
for a couch of pain?  Here the Sculptor gave his crowning touch!  Each day she 
committed to his care -- braving pain with cheerful patience.  She served in 
song and in silence until the Master was satisfied and took her to himself.

Spread thy pinions, Pilgrim Soul,
Hear the melody
Of transporting music roll
Through Eternity!

Wear the robe of spotless white
Spritual adorning,
To replace the wrap of night
With the wings of morning.

Bear a harp within thy hand
For thy broken lyre, 
Strike the chord for seraph band
In the Heavenly choir!

Take the crown -- Eternal life,
Badge immortal given,
Diadem to end thy strife
In the peace of Heaven!

A Friend.

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