We are sometimes called to sow in tears, but the harvest will be a series of everlasting joys. This blessed hope softens the trials of life

My times are in the Lord’s hands

I hope it may please God to endue us with a proper temper, and quiet perseverance, and that these trials may help us to purify our motives

One of the severest and most trying dispensations of Providence

Yours is indeed deep sorrow

You have the blessed reflection of having done all that could possibly be done

You have my earnest prayers that the Almighty may graciously support you

That the Almighty may bless, support, and comfort you, is the hearty prayer of——

Be assured of our cordial esteem and fervent prayers