Files
Download
Download Full Text (146 KB)
Description
Philander is having more success in his endeavors lately, but feels unworthy of it. He misses his late son Philander Jr., but takes comfort in knowing he is with God. Bp. Chase thinks it may be possible for him to have an audience with the King in the near future thanks to the Help of Marriott and Sumner.
Date
4-26-1824
City
Leicester, England
Keywords
England voyage, Philander Chase Jr., Parliament, Lady Rosse, George Marriott, Rev Sumner, Mr. Babbington, Bp. Hobart
Recommended Citation
Chase, Philander, "Letter to Sophia Chase" (1824). Philander Chase Letters. 315.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/315
Rights Statement
Transcript
Original at Church Historical Society, Philadelphia
26 Apl. 1824
My dear Wife:
My health is very good and my prospects are much more encouraging than at former period. I am now in the country for one week, at Mr. Babbington’s nr Leiscster [sic]. But whenever I can I think on you and the dear dear children. And whatever prosperity betide me I feel my own unworthiness more and more.
While I was in depression or obliged to fight my way thro’ every prejudice I felt a divine support. Now that the clouds are passed away and the bright sunshine seems to break in upon me I seem to sink under the weight of heavenly kindness which God is bestowing on me. Now, it’s evident I need the benefit of fervent prayer more than ever.
Dear Philander; would that thou couldst have lived to see this happy day! - - But I blush at this expression. I know that my Redeemer liveth; and that my son is in Abrahams bosom I am assured. I should not harm my son by wishing him back. His blessed spirit is now rejoicing in church Triumphant. What felicity then compared with what he now enjoys would the trials and even temporary rejoicings of teh Church on earth afford him? Sleep then Blessed sainted Son in thine holy bed: rest to thy Body and joy to thy Soul! I would not bring thee back; though thy form & thy smiles are never from my sight. Gods will be done! Amen.
As to my affairs you can gather from what is hinted on the opposite side that they are much changed for the better. The Arch Bishops and the Bishops, Lords ladies and members of Parliament have condescended to notice me. What they have subscribed to Ohio I know not except the Lady Dowager Rosse ￡200. - -
If the King should admit me into his presence and put his name to the list of subscribers, I think I shall owe it under Providence to the good Mr. G. W. Marriott & the REv. Mr. Sumner his Majesty’s chaplain.
I keep a journal; but have had so much to do that lately, few things have been noted.
When I shall be able to return to you and the dear Children I know not. I beg now more than ever your & their prayers. I told you more than in one letter what verse in the 27th gave me so much comfort. It has been verified: and I pray that never for a moment I may forget that God alone has given me the victory. His is the praise & his the glory Amen.
P. Chase