These are not frequent now.

I some times fear there is danger of my being too happy after sustaining such a loss." "Beware, my dear child, of cherishing the morbid sensibility which believes happiness inconsistent with the remembrance of departed friends.

Life to your mother, since your recollection of her, was a sad boon.

As she possessed the faith, and died the death of the Christian, you are authorized to believe that she now possesses an exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

Can you take in the grandeur of the idea,--_a weight of glory_?
Contrast it with the burden of care under which you saw her crushed, and you will then be willing to exchange mourning for the oil of joy, and the spirit of heaviness for the garment of praise." "I _am_ willing, dear Mrs.Linwood, my kindest friend, my second mother.
I will in all things be guided by your counsel and moulded by your will.
No, oh no, I would not for worlds rob my mother of the glorious inheritance purchased by a Saviour's blood.