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and proceeded to say: "I had once to seek my Saviour,
"when in this state, but not now. I know he 
"will do all things well!" During the night
some of the symptoms abated, though the most
alarming continued. She became very heavy,
slept, and wandered occasionally in her mind
, yes
always in an edifying way. Early in the morn
ing her medical attendant came, felt her
pulse, shook her head, and upon having her 
loom, informed her husband, that all hope of
her life was now gone, mortification had
commenced, and that day would be her last. 
With a bleeding and agonised heart, yet with 
prayer for the Divine support, he immediate
ly returned to the bedside of his dying wife,
to hear, what I may have to tell you?' Though 
she had appeared almost insensible before, she
seemed to understand him in a moment, looked 
astonished, and then with the utmost composure
and firmness said: "Yes my dear I am! Having fun
informed of the Doctor's opinions respecting her,
she exclaimed with peace in her countenance;
Well - the Lord's will be done - the Lord's will is
always best. I had hoped to have been spared a little

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