This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ...she in a faint voice, ' I want to thank you for your kindness to me I want to ask a favour; you buried my sister will you do the same for me?' 'All shall be as you wish, if God permit, ' I replied. 'Thank you, Sir, thank you. I have another favour to ask When I am gone, remember my father and mother. They are old, but ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ...she in a faint voice, ' I want to thank you for your kindness to me I want to ask a favour; you buried my sister will you do the same for me?' 'All shall be as you wish, if God permit, ' I replied. 'Thank you, Sir, thank you. I have another favour to ask When I am gone, remember my father and mother. They are old, but I hope the good work is begun in their souls My prayers are heard Pray come and see them I cannot speak much, but I want to speak for their sakes Sir, remember them.' The aged parents now sighed and sobbed aloud, uttering broken sentences, and gained some relief by such an expression of their feelings. At length I said to Elizabeth, ' Do you experience any doubts or temptations on the subject of your eternal safety?' 'No, Sir: the Lord deals very gently with me, and gives me peace.' 'What are your views of the dark valley of death, now that you are passing through it?' 'It is not dark.' 'Why so?' 'My Lord is there, and He is my light and my salvation.' 'Have you any fears of more bodily suffering?' 'The Lord deals so gently with me, I can trust Him.' Something of a convulsion came on. When 'it was past, she said again and again, 'The Lord deals very gently with me. Lord, I am thine, save me blessed Jesus precious Saviour His blood cleanseth from all sin Who shall separate?-1 His name is Wonderful Thanks be to God He giveth us the victory I, even I, am saved O grace, mercy, and wonder Lord, receive my spirit! Dear Sir dear father, mother, friends, I am going but all is well, well, well.' She relapsed again. We knelt down to prayer. The Lord was in the midst of us, and blessed us. She did not revive again while I remained, nor ever speak any more words which could be understood. She slumbered for about ten hours, and at last sweetly fell asleep i..
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