Chapter 9—Remarriage in Old Age
Counsel to Joseph Hare, Sr.
Dear Brother Hare,
I will say in regard to your first letter received in the mail before
the last, I have no special light upon this subject and cannot give you
information upon the point that interests you. I advise you to consult
with Wesley Hare and his wife, as they know the one you have in mind
and would be the proper counselors. I know, as you say, that you must
be lonely in your old age, and if there is one whom you could love,
and who would reciprocate that love, I see no objection. But as I do
not know the lady you have in mind, I cannot speak as could one who
knows both parties.
One thing is certain: You know that He whom you have served for
many years will be to you a safe Counselor. Rest your case with Him
who never makes a mistake. Our time now, both yours and mine, is
short, and we need to be ripening for the future immortal life. Christ
says, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also
in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so,
I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go
and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto
Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” [
John 14:1-3
]. Let us
rejoice in this, and take on just as few worries as possible.
The invitation to old and young is, “Come unto Me, all ye that
labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon
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you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall
find rest unto your souls” [
Matthew 11:28-30
]. Thank the Lord, with
heart and soul and voice, that there is a haven of rest, sweet rest. It is
your privilege, and it is my privilege, to accept the invitation, and rest.
We want now that our remnant of life should be as free as possible
from every perplexity and care, that we shall have repose in the life of
Christ. “My yoke,” He says, “is easy, and My burden is light.”
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