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of trial, though darkened by disease, may be as acceptable in the eye of God, as it is in its more joyous and triumphant exhibitions.
We would hope that the perusal of this volume may awaken in us a solemn conviction of our dependence on a Higher Power for every blessing, and of the consequent duty of using each to his glory;—and a sentiment of deep consideration and tenderness for those less prosperous than ourselves. We should remember that though the dispensations of God's Providence are various, yet that He designs but one end by them all,—to educate immortal spirits for the future life. When this end shall have been accomplished, the dark waters of affliction will have passed away for ever.
