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B<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">rn</hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi> & S<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">rs</hi></hi><hi rend="superscript"></hi>. The kindness & sympathy
which they showed us, during the
illness & at the departure of our Son,
will always remain <emotion>deeply impressed
on my heart</emotion>. He was indeed a dear
Son to us, & gave promise of being a
useful member of our Church.
<gap></gap>His amiable disposition gained for
him the love of all who knew him.
It was a severe stroke to part with one
so beloved, but, it was the Lord's doing,
& he had a right to claim that which
he had only lent for a season. His age
was 16 years.
<gap></gap>From <placename>Bedford</placename> we went to <placename>Dukinfield</placename>,
& after residing there 1 1/2 years, removed
to <placename>Devonport</placename>. <gap></gap>The 7 years we lived here
were a season of trial, but mercy was
still mixed in our cup; for we enjoyed
much love & kindness, both from
members of our flock, & friends not in
our <sic>connexion</sic>  <corr>connection</corr>. 
<gap></gap>The next 4 years were spent in
serving the Cong<hi rend="underline"><hi rend="superscript">n</hi></hi> in <placename>Leominster</placename>,