On This Date in 1844

October 19, 1844 - Emley Runyon [age 66] died at Pleasant Hill, was a member of the Church when it first organized in June 1814. Was an Elder & Deacon alternately four or five years. (Bio) "We again witnessed a solemn scene of death. Brother Embly Runnion's [sic] funeral commenced at 10 o'clock and was attended by many of our heavenly Parents and thousands of holy Angels and purified souls.  

The scene was solemn indeed, as was manifested by an incessant flow of tears during the occasion. The following hymn was sung:

                       Awake my soul, O do not slumber
                       Time doth swiftly pass away
                       Arise and join that faithful number
                       Who'll stand the trying day

                       Lo, how soon earth's splendid pleasures
                       Will all fade and be no more
                       Then O my soul secure a treasure
                       That ever will endure"

~Charleston manuscript - Filson Club in Hutton, p.54