`` That 's what Merry said when she and Molly came in on their way home . But Molly felt dreadfully , and so did Mabel . She brought me these flowers to press , for we are all going to keep some to remember dear Ed by , '' said Jill , carefully smoothing out the little bells as she laid the lilies in her hymn-book , for she too had had a thoughtful hour while she lay alone , imagining all that went on in the church , and shedding a few tender tears over the friend who was always so kind to her . `` I do n't want anything to remember him by . I was so fond of him , I could n't forget if I tried . I know I ought not to say it , but I do n't see why God let him die , '' said Jack , with a quiver in his voice , for his loving heart could not help aching still . `` No , dear , we can not see or know many things that grieve us very much , but we can trust that it is right , and try to believe that all is meant for our good . That is what faith means , and without it we are miserable . When you were little , you were afraid of the dark , but if I spoke or touched you , then you were sure all was well , and fell asleep holding my hand . God is wiser and stronger than any father or mother , so hold fast to Him , and you will have no doubt or fear , however dark it seems . '' `` As you do , '' said Jack , going to sit on the arm of Mamma 's chair , with his cheek to hers , willing to trust as she bade him , but glad to hold fast the living hand that had led and comforted him all his life . `` Ed used to say to me when I fretted about getting well , and thought nobody cared for me , which was very naughty , ` Do n't be troubled , God wo n't forget you ; and if you must be lame , He will make you able to bear it , ' '' said Jill , softly , her quick little mind all alive with new thoughts and feelings . `` He believed it , and that 's why he liked that hymn so much . I 'm glad they sung it to-day , '' said Frank , bringing his heavy dictionary to lay on the book where the flowers were pressing . `` Oh , thank you ! Could you play that tune for me ? I did n't hear it , and I 'd love to , if you are willing , '' asked Jill . `` I did n't think I ever should want to play again , but I do . Will you sing it for her , mother ? I 'm afraid I shall break down if I try alone . ''
`` We will all sing , music is good for us now , '' said Mamma ; and in rather broken voices they did sing XXXXX 's favorite words : -- `` Not a sparrow falleth but its God doth know , Just as when his mandate lays a monarch low ; Not a leaflet moveth , but its God doth see , Think not , then , O mortal , God forgetteth thee .
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