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but it was the will of Gocl to ordain it otherwise, and 

 therefore T ought not to grieve or think myself desolate 

 when alone in these melancholy woods, for God is ever 

 with me, and all who love Christ the Saviour are ever be- 

 neath the shadow of His wings. I wish I was always 

 more cheerful for your sakes ; but we know that we are 

 not willingly afflicted, and if my discomforts of mind and 

 body have the effect of weaning me from this world, and 

 fixing my affections on things above, happy will it be for 

 me and mine. How thankful should I be that while one 

 beloved parent, who so deeply desired your happiness, has 

 been removed from earthly struggles, you have so affec- 

 tionate a friend and teacher in dear H , whom may 



God bless for all she does for you ! Both Johnnie and 

 yourself have it in your power to give her what she will 

 think her highest human reward, by your fearing God, 

 obeying His commandments, loving one another, and being 

 gentle and kind to all around you. This do, as a faithful 

 follower of Christ, whose sinless nature we cannot approach 

 unto, but whose divine example may, by God's grace, when 

 daily dwelt on, ennoble our thoughts and purify our actions, 

 so that we grieve not the Holy Spirit. When weaiy and 

 heavy laden, as all must often be during our pilgrimage 

 here, let us cast our burden on One who will not leave us 

 nor forsake us. While thus depending upon God and the 

 Saviour whom He sent, let us enjoy with a grateful heart 



