Life became a burden, almost too heavy to be borne, until God in a very definite manner comforted my heart." After this, there were two years and a half of such tortures for him to bear! For some time, indeed, Mrs.Booth was still able occasionally to take part with him, even in very large Meetings.

But any one can understand how such privileges only increased his sense of coming loss.
Her last address was delivered in the City Temple, on June 21, 1888, and she had to remain for nearly an hour after in the pulpit before she could move.

Nevertheless, she was able to continue her help by writing for our publications, and to individuals, for a long time after this.
Before the Self-Denial Week of 1888 she wrote to our Soldiers:-- "Although not able to be at the front of the battle in person, my heart is there, and the greatest pain I suffer arises from my realisation of the vast opportunities of the hour, and of the desperate pressure to which many of my comrades are subject, while I am deprived of the ability to help them, as in days gone by." In 1889 she wrote:-- "I am now realising, as never before, how much harder it is to suffer than to serve.

I can only assure you again, by letter, that my heart is as much with you as ever.

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