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... (143) iii Martha Jane McCue,. b 30, Jan. 1837, Nelson county, Va. ; m Major John Marshall McCue (62).
"Died July 28th, 1879, at Afton, Va., Mrs. Martha J. McCue, wife of Major J. Marshall McCue. Though the subject of this passed away some weeks since, the writer cannot forbear offering this testimonial of her worth. As he was permitted to know her in a way that enabled him to see and admire her noble qualities, he is enabled to speak of her life in its testimony for Christ. Naturally of a most amiable and gentle disposition, grace made her indeed conspicuous for those virtues, so that her husband can 'rise up and call her blessed.' And all who came in contact with her learned to love her. Not only did she minister with bountiful hospitality to her guests, but she was also a generous friend to the poor, many of whom can testify to her unostentatious kindness. Her death witnessed for the truth of the words 'blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.' Calm, peaceful, and full of joyous hope and unwavering trust in Jesus which she expressed by repeating to her friends, who stood around her bed :
'Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, Ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me.'
We sorrow not for her as for those who have no hope, but standing around her death-bed we say, 'Let me die the death of the righteous,' and let my last end be like his.' - J. W. Rosebro." (Minister, pastor and friend, at Mrs. McCue's married home, Mossey Creek, Augusta Co., Va.) ...
