The Death of Isobel Kuhn

Isobel was diagnosed with cancer in 1954, but continued to minister to others.  Isobel continued to find many joys in her life, even in the last few months she was given.  She called these blessings the edelweiss of God.  God's will had become Isobel's own and in His will she found peace.  Isobel ran the race with perseverance and her life reflected Hebrews 12:1-3 which states, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.  Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."  The life God had chosen for her was not easy, but she remained steadfast in her faith and accepted every obstacle with grace and humility.  She kept the faith and was rewarded in Heaven.  You can be sure she is now part of the great cloud of witnesses in Heaven cheering the Lisu believers and Christians around the world on in their race.  Isobel said, "When I get to heaven they aren't going to see much of me except my heels, for I will be hanging over the golden wall keeping an eye on the Lisu church!"  Isobel Kuhn was and still remains a major influence in the lives of the Lisu people.   After fighting the good fight for 56 years, Isobel Kuhn went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 1957.  The website below has the program of Isobel's funeral, as well as her obituary and a few other interesting tidbits.

http://www2.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/docs/Isobelkuhn08.htm

Isobel's favorite hymn which was sung at her funeral was The Sands of Time are Sinking.  Her life verse was Philippians 4:11, "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."