in The Gospel Messenger vol.4 no.1 (1882)
WE HAVE GREAT CAUSE OF GRATITUDE to God for
many blessings, of the least of which we feel to be unworthy. It
is true, we have had much affliction in our family,—having
within the last twelve months been bereaved of two grown
sons,—and though it has been very bitter to us, more so than
we can express, yet we have had at no time any complaint
against God for it. We know that he is just and right, and does
all things well. I say we know it, and knew it the darkest hour,
but our hearts were stone all the same; but thank God! He
would not let us charge him with evil for it. His fear was in our
heart. We are, as we hope and most fervently desire, getting
humble under his mighty hand. Perhaps we have said too
much,—for to be humble is to be greatly blessed,—and for me
to be greatly blessed would be wonderful indeed! |
