The story of Mary Jones and her Bible . ter. But here, at Bryncrug, with a husband 128 Mary Jones and children of her own, and the care ola home for which she alone was responsible;with new duties, and fresh cares, Marys lovefor her Bible had grown, not diminished. Other things had changed—companion-ships, home influences, claims, interests—butthe Sacred Word remained to her unaltered,except that every day it grew more into herheart, and became more one with her life,yielding her, in answer to careful study, andearnest prayer for Gods Spirit of enlighten-ment, deep meanings of truth and sweetn
The story of Mary Jones and her Bible . ter. But here, at Bryncrug, with a husband 128 Mary Jones and children of her own, and the care ola home for which she alone was responsible;with new duties, and fresh cares, Marys lovefor her Bible had grown, not diminished. Other things had changed—companion-ships, home influences, claims, interests—butthe Sacred Word remained to her unaltered,except that every day it grew more into herheart, and became more one with her life,yielding her, in answer to careful study, andearnest prayer for Gods Spirit of enlighten-ment, deep meanings of truth and sweetnesswhich had hitherto been unperceived. If Marys life was a busy one during theyears spent at Llanfihangel, doubly so washer life here at Bryncrug. But the samequiet energy and steadfastness of purpose forwhich she had ever been remarkable stillpervaded all that she did, making everyduty, however humble and homely, a servicefor Christ, while by her consistent Christianwalk and example she influenced for goodall that were about 130 Mary Jones. If a neighbours child wished to have aSunday-school lesson explained, she invariablycame to Mary, who could always spare a fewminutes to give the instruction that had beenso precious to her in her youthful days. Andher intimate knowledge of the Bible gave hera very clear way of explaining its truths,while her insight into character, and hersympathetic nature, made her a wise coun-sellor and an acceptable teacher. If, again, a friend wanted a hint or two inthe making of a new dress, or advice as tothe management of her bee-hives, Mary wasalways the authority appealed to, as beingthe most capable, as well as the kindest ofneighbours, and ever ready to lend a helpinghand, or speak a helpful word. Thus in Bryncrug she was winning forherself the love and confidence of her fellow-creatures, and showing forth in life andcharacter the glory of that Saviour whosefaithful handmaid she tried to be. We have just alluded to the fact of her Yo
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