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From your two letters I see that you are all in cowardice and sorrow...; so what to do? Where can I hide from them? “Even if they could make a new heaven and a new earth, it would be impossible to find peace.” He is found in humility and meekness, according to the word of the Lord (Matthew 11:29). And we also accept the enemy’s advice that there is no hope of salvation! You must not allow it into your thoughts, for it is the fruit of pride. One thing should give you hope of salvation, that you are standing on the sorrowful path leading to eternal life; and God's mercy? – It reaches out to all sinners who resort to it and do not despair. May you also be trustworthy in God’s mercy. It seems to me that this thought, that your secrets have been revealed, is from the evil one. I know in general your subtlety of feelings, that from your looks or words you perceive a dubious thought that causes confusion; It’s much better not to believe them. Mnogohreshny I.M. December 1, 1852.
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