D.L. Moody shares a poignant message about the deepening concern for others that arises from personal loss, illustrated by a minister who, after his daughter moved to the other side of a river, began to care deeply for the people there. He draws a parallel to the Christian journey, suggesting that as we lose loved ones to death, our longing for heaven and the afterlife should grow stronger. Moody encourages the congregation to set their hearts on the eternal, reminding them that crossing over to the other side is merely a step, and that heaven will become more precious as we think of those who have gone before us.

Andrew Bonar writes to Mr. Robert Noble, sharing the sorrow of losing two beloved elders from their congregation, George Jackson and William Ralston, who both served faithfully and have now passed away. Bonar reflects on the impact of their lives and the hope of eternal rest and reward in Christ, expressing a deep sense of loss akin to that of John the Apostle in his old age. He emphasizes the need for spiritual wisdom and revelation in knowing Christ amidst the trials faced by their community, while also noting that his family remains in good health despite the surrounding sickness.