"Our darling will be so safe and happy there," she said, "and she is glad
to go, to rest in his bosom, and wait there for us, as, in his own good
time, he shall call one after another to himself.
"'Tis there we'll meet,
At Jesus' feet,
When we meet to part no more.'"
Tears were coursing down the mother's cheeks as she spoke, but her manner
was calm and quiet. To her, as to her child standing upon the very brink
of Jordan, heaven seemed very near, very real, and while mourning that
soon that beloved face and form would be seen no more on earth she
rejoiced with joy unspeakable, for the blessedness that should be hers
forever and forevermore.
There were no tears in Lily's eyes, "Mamma, I'm so happy," she said
smiling. "Dear Vi, you must be glad for me and not cry so. I have no pain
to-day; and I'll never have any more when I get home where the dear
Saviour is. Mamma, please read about the beautiful city."
Elsie took up the Bible that lay beside the pillow, and opening at the
Revelation, read its last two chapters--the twenty-first and
twenty-second.
Lily lay intently listening, Violet's hand fast clasped in hers.
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