... Mrs. Harriet F. Chace died in early womanhood, October 14th, 1823, at the age of 32. She was a great favorite among all who knew her in society, in the Church, and especially among the poor. Her voice in singing was one of uncommon sweetness and richness, and her musical talent quite noted. Her calmness, when death came to her, was exhibited in the heroic manner in which she bore great suffering, for her reliance was on Him, who, to her, was all in all.
Her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Crocker, wrote of her as follows :
"Active benevolence to the poor and ignorant shed a lustre on her character, and has embalmed her memory in the hearts of the unfortunate. Exemplifying the loveliness of religion, she was cheerful, yet watchful, shrinking from applause, and afraid to trifle with temptation. Her time, her talents, her influence, were devoted to the service of God, and her conversation constantly showed that her affections were in Heaven. Her piety flourished even on the borders of the grave, and the sudden termination of her life can be viewed in no other light than as a translation to glory."
