... I will permit you to "unburden yourself" with as many pages as
you see fit, at any time you feel disposed to do so, and promise
not to be "bored." I, in my deafness, understand what it is to feel
so utterly alone, though surrounded by dear, old, and tried
friends. This lack of one congenial person or thing no one can
appreciate but those who have experienced.... Remember, _opinions_
separate us, but kindly deeds and affection draw us close to one
another; and so pursue your studies patiently, striving to make
yourself the kind of man you think one ought to be, and in
attending church do it in the spirit of Jesus,--with the feeling of
worshipping God, and cast aside all other feeling, knowing that
those around you are doing what they feel to be best. Leave it to
the Good Father to judge them, and in time to help them to see
differently. We are judged by living up to the highest and best we
know, and if others have not been so far enlightened as we, or have
not been moved by the Spirit to seek higher light and truth, we
must work in patience and leave them in the hands of God.... Only
be true to your own convictions, and you will lead them by example
rather than precept, unconsciously to them. Work on patiently, and
God's promises will not fail you. It is a slow process to overcome
one's many failures; but we shall come out conquerors at the last
if we only will, and are earnest in our endeavors.... After two
weeks our churches will close for the summer, but _my_ congregation
will still be ministered to. I go to the church during vacation
every two weeks to lend books to any who desire them.
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