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MS 51

now know - time was when in the morning of our days we delighted in each other's company and [crossed out: participating in the pafsing?] partook in the silly round of [crossed out: childish] boyish amusements - time is when we are looking forwards with an anxious eye concerning the affairs of this life while its sorrows at times almost appear to overwhelm us - the time is coming when we shall have done with these cares, these troubles of this way [crossed out: but when our bodies shall lie in the silent tomb] by laying down in ye silent tomb - but may a [crossed out: friend] brother in affliction encouraged by friendship which once entwined [crossed out: each others] our hearts together ask - shall we meet on the other side of jordans cold waters with joy & gladness, there to behold the animated countenance of a Mother - endearing name - of a Father - united by the closest of affections. My heart grows warm must I refrain - have we built upon the same foundation the rock of Ages - is our love to our. Saviour fervent and do we use all the gifts of providence as wise stewards.

from experience on my behalf.
Should providence favor my ? I hope
to have the pleasure of once more seeing my
dearest friends in a few months. i am not
aware where Edwaard is