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me from the spirit world, that belief amounted to an almost certain conviction, I felt sure that I should be permitted to watch over, and those so inexpressibly clear to me who would be left behind. I could calmly give what I thought might be a list kiss even to my helpless little one, feeling that he was safe in the hands of the mighty to protect, and that I might be able to do more and better for him than I could in the flesh. Is it not a cheering, delightful hope? Your questions relative to those who have no chance to know the right, are full of interest, and it is a subject on which I have often thought. I cannot for a moment believe that such will be consigned to endless woe. Among the countless worlds, with which the universe is filled, it seems not improbable to me, that there may be mansions for those unfortunate ones, not filled for heavenly bliss, because they were placed in circumstances which precluded the possibility of their becoming good, where they will have other and better opportunities for spiritual development. But one thing is certain "the Judge of all the earth will do right." To whom little is given, of them but little will be required. I need not tell you that we watch the development of our baby boy's faculties with great interest. We already see that there will be much for us. Instead of inheriting his father's calmness, he is impetuous and impatient, with a ready smile the instant he finds he has survived his trials and an eye that promises energy and intelligence. I often think of a stanza quoted by Mr. Putnam in a sermon to parents, "the babe to thee is given, fresh from its glorious sire, Go nurse it for the Thing of Heaven - And He shall pay the hire". Come to see us and show us your chosen one, and we will show you our "last best gift", if he is spared to us. I have taken more than my my thirds, of paper at least, and must begin to think of my husbands rights. He will tell you the passing news of the day - you know ladies do not like to deal in small talk. Much love to your sister. Yours truly, E.J. Holman -