(i) father in law;
(ii) father;
(iii) two sisters;
(iv) daughter Ann.
We read of Henry's thoughts concerning these losses but also his reflections on some of his birthdays.
The pain continues, but Henry continues to hold up well.
Upon the loss of one sister he writes to the other sister: 'There is a matter for praise and thanksgiving, even in this sad providence: that we had such a relation : that we had her so long ; and had so much comfort in her ; that she did shine so illustriously in gifts and graces ; that she was enabled to finish well; and had, as she said, " hope in her death." She blessed God for the Scriptures which were her cordial, and did not seem to be under any cloud as to her comforts. That she hath left a good name behind her. She dies as much lamented as I think, any woman in Chester, since I knew it ; for " her hands and lips fed many." That she hath left children behind her, who we hope may live to glorify God in this world, and that we do not " sorrow as those who have no hope." I shall want her converse, and you her correspondence; but let us both converse and correspond the more with Jesus Christ, and that will help to make up the want ; nay, that will be " far better."'
A great response!
R
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