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ep and rich green and red. In the top panel is an angel with an open book, on which is recorded the words: She Hath Done What She Could. On scroll at the top. To the Glory of God and in memory of. Inscription at the base; Helen Adams Elliott. Died May 29, 1879. Aged 39 years. Erected by her parents. Right precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Fourth. A window on the south side to the memory of Mrs. Ellen Shepherd Brooks, Mrs. Brooks was the daughter of R. D. Shepherd, of Virginia. She was born at New Orleans August 22, 1809, married Gorham Brooks, April 20, 1829, and died at West Medford, August 11, 1884. erected by her sons, Peter Chardon and Shepherd Brooks. This window, by John LaFarge, of New York, is noted for its exquisite colors, and is a valuable artistic decoration to the church. The subject, Rebekah at the Well, is after a painting by Horace Vernet. At the base of the window is the inscription: In memory of our mother, Ellen Shepherd Br