Memoir, Diary and Letters of Miss Hannah Syng Bunting, of Philadelphia, Who Departed This Life May 25, 1832, in the Thirty-First Year of Her Age (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1837 Excerpt: ... I am silenced by the voice of Him who says, "Shall I not do what I will with my own?" Summerfield did not sleep as do others. Divine love and benevolence for his wretched fellow creatures burned upon the altar of his devout heart. I never knew one possessed of equal qualifications to advance the cause of God. He did honour to it by his abundant labours. May his mantle fall on our young Elishas I would bring a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God that I am still alive in a dying world. I wish so to order my life, that I may say with one. "I am ready to die, but willing to live." Many, this excessively warm weather, have hud to obey a hasty call. A few doors from our dwelling the summons was sent to a man and his wife in one short week. "O time, --than gold more precious." Hilton, July 5.--This day I have completed my twenty-fourth year. I am led to wonder at the mercies of God, which have followed me from my cradle. I expect they will continue with me to my tomb. I realize that time with me is on the wing. Lord, enable me duly to prize and weigh each hour. I know "that life is long which answers life's great end." Philadelphia, July 10.--My heart is filled with sorrow, hearing the mournful news of my cousin Daniels severe illness. Lord, support his dear sister on her hasty journey. From our early days Daniel and myself have been much united. There is but a few weeks' difference in our ages. We commenced the Christian course nearly together, and perfectly coincided in sentiment. Yes, he was "lovely in life," and I feel that if he is now to be torn away, that in " death we shall not be divided." Our friendship will only consummate in eternity. I spent last week profitably at Hilton: am beter in body since my return. God's will is blessed; and whether it be for or ...