The companion of such a mother, who had with tender solicitude, from
childhood upwards, guarded all the avenues of her mind, lest false
principles or false views of things should find entrance; and as
carefully selected her mental food, in order that there might be
health of mind as well as health of body--it was not surprising to
find about her a solidity and strength of character, that showed
itself beneath the sweet grace of her external life, whenever
occasion for their exhibition arose. From her mother she had imbibed
a deep religious sentiment; but this did not manifest itself so much
in language, as in dutiful acts. I had often occasion to notice,
how, almost instinctively, she referred all things to a
superintending Providence; and looked into the future, veiled as it
is to all eyes, with a confidence that every thing would come out
right, beautiful to contemplate. What she meant by right, was
something more than is usually included in the words; for she had
learned from her wise teacher, that God's providence disposes the
things of this world for every individual in a way that serves best
his eternal interests; therefore, what was best in this sense, could
not fail to be right.
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