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I heard about your incidents, but it’s not over yet, and how it will end is unknown. The warring parties set off, perhaps with the hope that things would be on their side; but we will say: these are on chariots, and these on horses, but we will call in the name of our Lord (Ps. 19:8). And whatever He pleases, He will do. It seems that the cloud was threatening, but it passed without causing any harm; The Lord is strong and can save you now. Since your conscience is clear in the slander that is leveled against you, but in another case you are blamed with pride, although they themselves are afflicted with it, but you cannot call yourself humble; then, perhaps, the Lord, desiring your salvation, sent this temptation to your humility. Humble yourself before God and people, and pray for those who harm you (Matthew 5:44), according to the commandment of God, then you will find peace and be delivered from all troubles and misfortunes, I will respect the Lord for your humility. I.M. January 20, 1841. You might be interested in: