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  LETTERS: MR. LEWIS GRANT, HIS NEPHEW, KIRKCALDY (1)
  by Andrew Bonar
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Summary: Even in the midst of loss and grief, we can find comfort and
hope in the knowledge of Christ's love and our loved one's eternal rest.

Topics: "Hope in Christ", "Grief"
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 1:3

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Andrew Bonar reflects on the passing of a beloved family member,
emphasizing the deep faith and confidence in Christ that she embodied.
He acknowledges the sorrow felt by the family and friends but also
highlights the enduring fragrance of her memory through her selfless
acts and prayers. Bonar encourages his nephew Lewis and the family to
look beyond their grief, finding solace in the hope of eternal rest with
Christ.

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GLASGOW, 16th January 1880. MY DEAR LEWIS, --Your note has just come
with its burden of heavy tidings. I had written an hour ago to Uncle
William, whose letter expressed anxious alarm, but we were not prepared
for your announcement, for Willie's note of yesterday was rather
encouraging and hopeful. You know, and we all know, that as to your
beloved mother, Christ was all her confidence. She rested in Him, and
has now entered into a deeper rest with Him.

But how fragrant will her memory ever be!

Her most unselfish care for all of us, her innumerable kindnesses, as
well as her prayers and sympathy--all will be missed, and felt to be
missing, by all her many friends. 'I was dumb, because Thou didst it.'
With kindest love to all with you--all alike under the dark cloud, but
yet able to look beyond it.-- Your affectionate uncle, ANDREW A. BONAR.

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