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than once to the gates of death. On one
of these occasions she said: "I feel
it would be better for me "to depart
and to be with Christ; but I have no
decided wish at present." At another
time she said: "I am passive in my
Lord's hands willing to go or stay."
After one very severe illness she remar-
ked: "Much as I have suffered, I would
not have been without these sufferings
on any account, for the sweet enjoy-
ment I have had of our Saviour's
presence and indescribable peace.
I have been able to repose myself entirely
on him, and the meditation on his precious
blood and death has <sic>offorded</sic>  <corr>afforded</corr> me
rich consolation - Even when I could
scarcely connect my thoughts, I have
felt happy in the conviction that I was
in his arms. <gap></gap>Besides," she added;
the love of my brethren and sisters
had been a rich comfort. <gap></gap> Gladly