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Wordsworth, Mary (1770-1859). - Letter, from an unstated address, to Isabella Fenwick, at an unstated address, dated 1 June (1847). WLL / Wordsworth, Mary / 3 / 164.
My dear, very dear friend It does seem unnatural that I should have restrained the expression of your sympathy which is such a comfort to me – but when I did so, I did not think it possible our The [page break (2)]prayers of so many good friends must be availing & with all her humility, her repentance resignation faith & hope which is unbounded there are times – (& one has occurred this morng after an unusually comfortable night, I mean of natural sleep), when the mind is overshadowed by some awful thought – these moments are bitter ones, what she calls the pangs of death. And on these occasions, (two only has occurred) – she requires the fervent prayers of her friends. Thank God [page break (3)]these trials are followed by that joy, & peace which possess Understanding. We are thank God wonderfully supported – The afflicted
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Wordsworth, William (1770-1850)
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Wordsworth, Dora (1804-1847)
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Thanks a thousand times for sharing our [communicaty] [page break (4)]with so many whose sympathy is so grateful to our feelings – yr. dear Aunt & Sisters especially – to all of whom give our united tenderest love including our Darling who did she know I was writing would be able to send them thanks & blessings – you will hear from herself another time [ever] dear[[?]] your old & sorrowing, but I trust resigned friend M Wordsworth June 1st.
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