Extracted from The Comrade (Winnfield, LA)
In Memory
On the morning of January 20, 1910 at 8 o'clock, the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Erskins and took away their little son, Luther. Luther was born July 12th, 1903 [sic 1893] and departed this life Jan. 20th, 1910. He was 7 [sic 16] years, 7 months and 8 days old. All that knew him love him. Luther was an invalid for several years, yet his life seemed to be one of joy and pleasure.
Thou art gone, our precious darling,
Why need we worry an hour
We know your trials are hard to bear,
God moves in a mysterious way,
Forgive these wandering cries, O Lord!
Hill, La. A FRIEND
Friday, February 18, 1910
Never more canst thou return,
A place is vacant,
In our home that never can be filled.
Over the most precious one
For he was called from earth
To be an angel in Heaven.
For we have trod that same rough road,
But God, my friends, will take your care
For He alone can take your load.
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps on the sea
And rides upon the waves.
Confused with many a tear;
Forgive them where they disobey
And in Thy wisdom make us wise.