Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 edition. Excerpt: ... from care and pain;--mayest Thou realize all the quickening hopes that fill their loving hearts, through us, their children. Oh! may this be Thy holy will Heavenly Father. Amen. PRAYER FOR PATIENCE AND STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY. All-merciful God! Mine eye seeketh Thee, my soul panteth after Thee, to lay before Thee its heavy woe; the lamentations of my lips ascend to Thy throne. Troubles and sorrows have befallen me and my heart is full of bitter grief. The burthen of misfortune weighs heavily upon me, and however much I may struggle against it, I cannot conquer it. Alas! only in the hour of adversity we perceive human weakness and helplessness and learn, that Thou alone art our support and strength, and what boundless blessing, what infinite benefit Thou hast bestowed upon us by Thy divine law. It is a strong, faithful guide unto us through this earthly pilgrimage, a mild, unweary aud inexhaustible comforter in the time of mishaps and tribulations. It teaches us that all dispensations are ordained by Thee, that Thou sendest woe, trials and adversity unto our benefit and salvation. i Therefore do I take refuge with Thee, in the hour of my need, and cleave unto Thee, my God and Father, in faith and confidence. Before Thee I unburden my heart, and offer my tears, --not tears of anger and rebellion, but tears of an aggrieved, mourning daughter, --tears that alleviate the heart, wash away all bitter feelings, and open the soul unto hope and confidence. 0 God ! Vouchsafe unto me Thy help and assistance, -- put Hc end unto my sufferings and troubles, for Thou art a Father of grace and mercy unto all Thy children; and though we may have deserved, by our own guilt, Thine anger, and Thy displeasure by our deeds, Thy compassion is nevertheless great,
