The Power of Christian Benevolence Illustrated in the Life and Labors of Mary Lyon, compiled by Edward Hitchcock, D.D., LL.D., 9th ed. (Northampton: Hopkins, Bridgman, and Company, 1852), pp. 43–44

I have thought considerably this day of the importance of being prepared to do the will of my heavenly Parent. What is more desirable than to have the privilege of doing those things which are well pleasing to God; to ha…