In dwelling upon the loss suffered by the Prime Minister
and his distinguished colleague, and the hope that must be in many minds that they may find consolation, our thoughts are carried to that ever-memorable letter which Cromwell addressed to Colonel Valentine Walton on the death of his eldest son in action. Cromwell'il words need no comment from us, but may be fitly addressed to every father and mother who have lost a child or children in,the war:- " Sir, God hath taken away your At son by a cannon shot. It broke his leg. We were necessitated to have it cut off, whoreof ho died. Sir, you know my own trials this way ; but the Lord supported me with this, that the Lord took him. into the happiness we all pant for and: for. There is year precious child, full of glory, never to know sin or sorrow any more. Ho was a gallant young man, exceedingly gracious. God give you His comfort.. . You may do all- things by the -strength of Christ. Seek that, and you shall easily bear your triaL Let this public mercy to the Church of God make you forget your private sorrow, The Lord be your strength."
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