Chapter 4—Remarriage of Widows and Widowers
Prospective Marriage in Old Age—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 counsellors. I know, as you say, that you must be lonely
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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 Counsellor. 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 Later Years a Time of Repose—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 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.”
The Lord will not disappoint any who put their trust in Him. He
will be first and last and best in everything to us. He will be a present
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