188/196 But let me repeat again, you _must_ not despond so; you must not be so out of spirits. I have likewise been suffering so from _lowness_ that it made me quite miserable, and I know how difficult it is to fight against it. I am delighted to hear that all the children are so well. I wonder very much who our little boy will be like. You will understand _how_ fervent my prayers and I am [sure] _everybody's_ must be, to see him resemble his angelic dearest Father in _every, every_ respect, both in body and mind. |