Relatives and friends of Dr. Swain had carefully preserved many of her letters; and Dr. Greene, who had long desired that these letters should be published, conceived that the favorable time had come and urged the immediate preparation of the work.  The letters were read, extracts made, compiled and edited; and in the summer of 1909 “A Glimpse of India” was given to the public.  This furnished a most interesting record of the busy life of the first medical missionary to the women of the orient.  As long as Dr. Swain was able, she attended the Sunday morning service and the Thursday evening prayer meeting, as well as the meetings of the missionary and the Ladies’ Aid societies of the church.  When she was no longer equal to the walk to church, she and her friend had regular Sunday morning service in their room with hymns, Scripture reading, prayer and a sermon, and were often present in spirit at the midweek prayer meeting, though their prayers and praises were uttered in their room.

THE LAST YEAR OF HER LIFE

The last year of Dr. Swain’s life was spent in much weakness at times, occasioned by an attack of grippe which would not be overcome, but it was not until the first week in December that she felt that she could not hope to get stronger.  When confined to her bed she kept her Testament and Psalms near her, and though seldom able to read more than a verse she enjoyed the daily morning Bible reading and prayer with her friend.

Loving attendance and the best medical care were given her but nought availed, and early Christmas morning, while sleeping, she passed from earth to her Father’s home above.  She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Castile, December 28, 1910.

The prayer of the “frail little mother of a frail little daughter” was fully answered in this good and useful life.

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