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It is not only your great
be[re]avement, but the [wo]rld
feels his loss; for which he
was doing so much. I know
from sad experience your
loneliness in having the
love'd one by whose side
you have walked so many
years taken from you.
He has gone to join that
precious son in his Heavenly
Home. Do not feel dear Mrs
Stanford that you are left
alone, hear the voice of God
to you, "Fear thou not; for I
am with thee: be not dismay'd
for I am thy God: I will stre
-ngthen thee; yea, I will help
thee; yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of my
righteousness. Isaiah 41-10-
Again the 13^th verse, "For I the

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Lord thy God will hold thy
right hand, saying unto thee,
Fear not; I will help thee."
May these precious promises
strengthen your heart, and
enable you to cast all your
care upon Him who careth
for you, is the earnest desire
and prayer of your loving
friend -

Melissa P. Dodge

(Mrs W^m E. Dodge)
Country home -
Weatogue - Hartford Co. Conn.
June 26^th 1893.