. Mrs. Carrie Alice Thornton, née Esmond, born May 16th, 1846. Died January 2d, 1887 . GRIEF WAS SENT THEE FOR THY GOOD. JOME there are who seem exemptedFrom the doom incurred by all,Are they not more sorely, sorely tempted? Are they not the first to fall?As a mothers firm denial Checks her infants wayward mood,Wisdom lurks in every trial—Grief was sent thee for thy good. In the scenes of former pleasurePresent anguish thou has felt, Oer thy fond hearts dearest treasureAs a mourner thou hast knelt. GRIEF WAS SENT THEE FOR THY GOOD. Injthine hour of deep afflictionLet no impious thoughts intrud

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. Mrs. Carrie Alice Thornton, née Esmond, born May 16th, 1846. Died January 2d, 1887 . GRIEF WAS SENT THEE FOR THY GOOD. JOME there are who seem exemptedFrom the doom incurred by all,Are they not more sorely, sorely tempted? Are they not the first to fall?As a mothers firm denial Checks her infants wayward mood,Wisdom lurks in every trial—Grief was sent thee for thy good. In the scenes of former pleasurePresent anguish thou has felt, Oer thy fond hearts dearest treasureAs a mourner thou hast knelt. GRIEF WAS SENT THEE FOR THY GOOD. Injthine hour of deep afflictionLet no impious thoughts intrude, Meekly bow, with this conviction—Grief was sent thee for thy 87

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