Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord ! They rest
from their painful labours, and are followed by those
exemplary works which they considered as unworthy a
place in their remembrance : they escape from the windy
storm and tempest, and are brought to their desired
haven : they have a right to the tree of life, they enter
in through the gates into the city, and stand with ever-
lasting acceptance in the presence of God.
" This afflicting providence is severely felt by the sur-
vivor, who has lost, at this separating stroke, whatever
she had counted most valuable on this side eternity.
But, while she feels all the anguish of an immediate
separation from her dearest friend, she looks forward
with a joyful hope of being one day united to his happy
spirit, where the pangs of parting can be known no more.
