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title: 'April 15, 1853 Letter to Martha McElhenney'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'John McElhenney'
date: 1893-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Affliction'
- 'Pastoral Theology'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 8'
- 'Psalms 34'
- 'Psalms 68'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mcelhenney-1893-april-15-1853-letter-to-martha-mcelhenney
---

# April 15, 1853 Letter to Martha McElhenney

Recollections of Rev. John McElhenney: pastoral letters consoling a bereaved daughter‑in‑law, urging reliance on Scripture's promises and duty amid deep affliction.

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