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other congregations, experiencing
the support of our gracious Lord
amidst various difficulties & trials
and at present we are [????] the
small congregation in <placename>Marburesbury</placename>[?].
Whilst I am writing this it as now
25 years since we have lived together
in the married state, during which
period our Saviour has blessed us
with 2 Sons & 1 Daughter, but one of
our Sons he was pleased to take into
his eternal security in his infancy.
It is our most earnest wish & prayer
that he would grant our other two
Children the grace to live for him
in this world & to be his devoted
servants. _ I can truly say that
amidst all our failings we have
loved each other - had each others
real welfare at heart, & have been
disirous to serve our merciful Lord,
who has redeemed us, & his cause,
according to the grace given us, and
our small abilities. _ I have much
to be thankful for, in having a kind
and indulgent partner, who does