[The Annals of the Poor by Legh Richmond]@TWC D-Link bookThe Annals of the Poor PART VIII 8/18
A struggle for resignation to the will of God was manifest in his countenance; while the tears, rolling down his aged cheeks, at the same time declared his grief and affection.
The poor mother cried and sobbed aloud, and appeared to be much overcome by the shock of separation from a daughter so justly dear to her.
The weakness and infirmity of old age added a character to her sorrow which called for much tenderness and compassion. A remarkably decent-looking woman, who had the management of the few simple though solemn ceremonies which the case required, advanced towards me, saying,-- "Sir, this is rather a sight of joy than of sorrow.
Our dear friend Elizabeth finds it to be so, I have no doubt.
She is beyond _all_ sorrow: do you not think she is, sir ?" "After what I have known, and seen, and heard," I replied, "I feel the fullest assurance, that while her body remains here, her soul is with her Saviour in paradise.
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