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of confirmation.
Though we were not with her at the
time, the remembrance she left be-
hind her with a few friends, leads us
to believe that there existed a feeling
of Christian fellowship between her
and the little flock in
which
pleasing recollection to her surviving
relatives.
Owing to circumstances her return
home, was thought desirable by her
parents, she having a large
family also required her assistance.
Beautiful instances might be
given of her now chastened delight
in the society of her parents +
friends, and her deep solicitude
for the wellfare of her brothers +
sisters.--
were enjoyed with a keener relish;
never had home been so sweet, or
wishes of her parents meet with
such a warm response
for it was her delight to do everything
in her power to assist them in their
various duties, as long as her
health would permit.
In
violent cold + cough, which never
left her, but gradually brought
on the lingering disease which
terminated her life.
Owing to the peculiar nature of her
complaint, she always entertained the
hope that she was better which her