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.

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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 Treasure should have remained with us many hours. Weaker much she is now than she was then, - still the experience we have gained tells us her end is not so near – Yet all none of the wasting power is not[ released] – but the spirit remains, & life is tenacious.

The

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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

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these trials are followed by that joy, & peace which possess Understanding.

We are thank God wonderfully supported – The afflicted Father, not having the consolatory duty of nursing to turn his thoughts from our deep sorrow – in this season of suspense, suffers most. But I trust he, as well as the rest of us will be upheld to the close, by the sustaining will of our blessed Redeemer.

Thanks a thousand times for sharing our [communicaty]

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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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