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thought; “But I will try whether the cure is perfectly wrought or not," and immediately got the brush and began to sweep the house. While thus employed, Joseph returned to enquire how she was: having half opened the door and seeing her sweeping the room he was not a little surprised and stopt short. She happened to look up, and perceiving his surprise, said “Yes, you may well look; here l am, as well as ever I was in my life. I have prayed to our blessed Lord and he has healed me and I am perfectly well!” And so she continued to be. It is easy to suppose that her heart was filled with gratitude to her great deliverer, for this wonderful display of his tender pity, power, and love.
To see and acknowledge the hand of God in the way of his providence is our duty, and will be attended to with unspeakable delight, as we shall frequently behold his wisdom, power and goodness wonderfully displayed: and as this will fill our souls with gratitude so it will constrain us to give unto him the honours due to his holy name.
