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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 untoward 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 November, she recieved a pro-
posal of marriage from Brother James
Latrobe, who had been called to the service of the
Congregation at Ayr. This proposal she
accepted, after requesting the consent of
her Father, they were married the 28th of
December