Moravian Lives

8
When helf departed (as by a loud stone drawn into the
Beloved of my soul) wore now turn'd into <emotion>grieving
and sighing. This was a painful [?] indeed!</emotion>
I poured all my complaints into my Saviour's
sympathizing heart, and [?], who brought me by
the teaching of the holy Spirit, to enjoy a real blessing
in poverty. I cannot repine at what I have suffer'd,
<emotion>I find solid happiness and sweet repose in this state</emotion>
of entire dependance upon my dear Redeemer, from
moment to moment. I rejoice in this, that I am
nothing, and <hi rend="underline">He is all</hi>! O to die into this Death, and
to be entirely crucified with Him, is the sum of
my most ardent wishes! --
<gap></gap>I long to be fully prepared in the bridal dress
of this righteousness, for the marriage [?] above,
and blessedly to close my pilgrimage below, that
I may see that dear [?] men,
<gap></gap>Whom I [?] adore
<gap></gap>But when I shall behold his Face
<gap></gap>Then I shall love Him more!
<gap></gap>Eyes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
<gap></gap>And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the Vail
<gap></gap>A life of Joy and peace! -----