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joining in sacred prayer and
praise ... Such pleasure once was
mine.

Jan 19 ... After many weeks painful
illness Mr Jarrott is now safely resting
with God ... He was one of my esteemed
friends; of decided religious character
not to be moved from the Hope of the
Gospels, a valueable [sic] class leader, as
such I for a long time knew him
and had the privilege of listening
to his wise counsels. I hope to meet
him again in a more perfect life ...
I am sorry I cannot be present to-
night to hear his funeral Sermon.
Last Friday visited Sarah and
stayed all night. It is so plea-
sant to visit one's children and
feel affection reciprocated.

21st Feb. ... Spent a pleasant week
with Hannah Mary. Her children are
all so gentle and amiable ... Sarah called
in often ... affectionate and kind as
usual. Called one evening on
Mrs Gerler and family. Another on
Mr & Mrs Swan who have had a letter
from Mr Spurgeon ... it was read to us.
I could not help observing to Mr S.
How the sources of pleasure Christi-
anity opens up to us elevating our
finer sensibilties. Mr Swan and