Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1852-05-08
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gg' Tho following letter, which mas
heen politely handed to us for pnollea, ;.
ton, affords q beautiful blending OF
maternal love and Christian resigna'
,ion. It cannot fail to benefit others
who have been called, in like manner
to pass under the rod.
New LONDON, Chester Co, Pa.
. April 18th, 1852. }
MY DEAR Cousin:
When I received
your last letter my heart was happy
now i. is almcs broken. Death has
entered our little trio, and the little
bud Of promise has dr0oped-~''he'e"
died. Yes, my darling child my
lirst.born whom I loved-idolized:
aye, almos, worshipped.-This srea'
sure on which our souls were too
much, far too much centred, has oy a
kind Providence been removed from
our sight. The house seems lonely
and dosolate; tho pattering OF those
little feet, the sweet music OF his
voice, lispinghis first words "mamma'
"pappa" is hushed forever. Oh! tho
utter loneliness and deso'ation. How
shall I become reconciled? Myheart
sinks and am almost ready to give
up in despoir,--un;il | look to heaven,
to God, and put my trust in Him,
knowing that HE dneth all things
we'll" 1t is Him that has taken our
loved ono hence. Ho knew that /
was no; worthy of such trcasurc,-
that was no, capable of roaring such
tender, beauteous flower. He has
kindly taken him to Himself, where
he will he reared in immortal beauty
farcrrr and toreser. May tha, kind
Heavenly Father give me strength to
bear my sad bereavement, without
murmuring. Oh! feel that he does
support me. "Heisasuro rock ofde'
fence" But though FIe cause grief
yc, will he have compassion according
to the multitude of his mercies.
For He doth no, aftlict willingly, nor
grieve the children Of men. Surely
must not nurmur against this kind
Being.
Our dear little sufferer was taken i'll
on Sunday night, one week ago yes.
,crlay; in five days after he was q
corpse.
| We callelin Physician on Tues
day evening, hut the disease seemed
to have taken such deep hold on his
constitution from the FIRST, that all rem.
edies sccmed to fail at lust, although
some Of tho worst symptoms were
checked. We were f1attered until tho
very evening beE,re he died that he
would recover; but | am now con-
yinccd that it was more our strong de-
sire that he would live than the favor
able appearance Of the symptoms,
which made us indulge in tho fond
hope.
He suffered most intense degree
of pain, and when ! found he could
not survive, it was a relief to know
that he was freed from suflerings.-
Blu, OH it was truly sad. sad relief,
and hard task to give him up. My
hear. is heavy, bruised; there are so
many vain regrets and longings, so
many bright hopes, anticipa.ions and
plans all broken off so suddenly.-
But ] will hush my heart and school
myself to bear whatever my Father
lays upon mo. Oh the changing
scenes Of this life. ever varying. May
God help US over TO be prepared Tor
them.
/ Write to inc, dear cousin. Your
sweet letters will be consoling to my
heart. You have passed through ma
my trials, and possess u symp1ihlzing
heart.
I trust ,ha, it is His will that you
shall be saved from experiencing such
scene of suffering as he one | have
been called to pass through.
! cunno, write more now. lwould
commune wi;h yOu clrn.
May lIcayc"'s choicest blessings
rcs, on uoa aud y0Hr arsct Children
Nv lovc,o your husband. Alieu.
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