in The Gospel Messenger vol.4 no.2 (Feb. 1882)
AUTHOR: | Hassell, Martha Maria |
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I DEEPLY SYMPATHIZE with you and dear Sister Respess, as
the blow falls heavily upon the parent’s heart. Our heavenly Father
in mercy and love afflicts his dear children. We cannot see
through his dispensations, but we believe he doeth all things
well; and what they know not now, they will know hereafter.
God has been pleased to chasten his dear people in the furnace
of affliction, but in the store house of his mercy his promised
grace is secured: For as their days their strength shall be. His
promises are sure; they can not fail.
He will be with them their troubles to bless,
And sanctify to them their deepest distress;
As you in your letter did most fully testify, in regard to the
presence of the blessed Saviour being manifested to you and
your dear companion. I can testify of a truth that in my greatest
trials, and sorest conflicts, and most heart rending bereavements,
I have realized most sensibly the sustaining arm of our
mighty Redeemer. I am fully confident God will be with his
people; but the great question with me is, Am I a child of God?
I am fully confident that Brother and Sister Respess are heirs of
promise; therefore all of their afflictions will work for their good
and the glory of God. |
