we lament their departure from our midst

Among the number confirmed by the Bishop in St. James’ Mission, on last Easter a year ago, two have fallen asleep in Jesus, - Mrs. Amelia Alston, mother of the Rev. P. P. Alston, Missionary in charge of St. Michael’s and All Angels’, Charlotte, and Miss Elizabeth Quince. Their intense sufferings were born with great patience and fortitude; and while we lament their departure from our midst, yet we are led to believe, from their pious life and the bright testimony left behind, our loss was their gain.

(Source: The Rev. E. H. Butler, Parochial Report, St. James’ Mission, Pittsboro, 1885 Journal of Convention, 59)