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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ...alarm. An unexpected repetition of the same the next day reduced him yet lower; but I still thought that it was only weakness, and that time and patience, with God's blessing, would restore him. But on the following morning the watchers spoke to me a little after four o'clock, and said there was a change in him for the worse. I arose, and found his eyes fixed. I spoke to him, but he gave me no answer. I took his hand, but he returned no sign of recognition. We succeeded in giving him what seemed best suited to restore him, but he was evidently sinking fast. I offered a prayer by his bedside, and then hastened to the sick chamber of my dear partner to inform her, that, if she had any more petitions to offer for the beloved child, she must do it without delay. I prayed with her, and then, calling up the children, I returned and offered prayers at short intervals by the dying child. Mr. Dwight's family was sent for, and he and I by turns prayed at short intervals, till the dear object of so much intense interest was no longer a subject of prayer. As the last breath was quivering on his lips, I committed his departing spirit into the hands of Him who gave it. We placed him in the faithful hands of our blessed Lord, and we left him there. As I put my hands upon his eyes, and closed them on all things below the sun, I prayed that he might open them on an eternal day. I arose, kissed his yet warm forehead, and was retiring when Isabella, who stood weeping by, ran to me, and said, "Is it all done, papa?" "Yes, my dear, it is all done." She clung to me, and sobbed, as if her heart would break. I said, " Will you go and kiss your beloved brother once more?" She did so, and was quieted. The other children did the same, ...