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but also in the works of nature, which
eloquently declare God's glory and speak 
His praise. This was a favourite consi-
deration with her. She admired the beau-
ties and sublimities of creation with that 
calm satisfaction, yet holy delight which
only those do feel, who can exclaim as 
they behold these are all the production
of Him I call my who is my dear Heav-
enly Father, with whom I am at peace, 
through the blood of the Lamb!' --
She concludes thus: And should man
"be mute, after receiving so many benefits?
"Undoubtedly not. He should lead the chorus.
"Each breath should sound forth the praises
"of so blessed and adorable a friend. May thy
"continued goodness make a lasting impression
"on my <note>_ </note>and heart. Thou fountain of all 
goodness, draw me to thy self, and enable me to do
"my duty, be it what it may." -- Soon after this 
in the month of <date>November</date>, she reserved a pro-
posal of marriage from <persname>Brother James 
Latrobe</persname>, who had been called to <add>the</add> service of the 
<placename>Congregation at Ayr</placename>. This proposal she 
accepted, after requesting the consent of 
her Father, they were married the <date>28th of 
December</date>