They listened a little to
my petition, from the mercy of God, but made me promise that if it
should reach my hand, I would marry this winter. The girl on whom I
have placed my eye, to take her, is Sarah; because she has the "fear
of God, which is the beginning of wisdom," and she has been brought
up in all the graces of Christianity, and has well learned the holy
doctrines; and in the fear of God, and the knowledge she has
acquired, she can help me, and strengthen me, in the work of God, on
which I have placed my heart for life.
And now, to whom shall I look to help me in this matter? I will look
to God, the Lord of heaven and earth. But he works by instruments.
Then to whom shall I look, as the instrument to do this work? I am a
stranger, poor, and without a name here. My relatives are far away.
If I have friends in Oroomiah, they cannot do this kindness for me.
If I remain silent, silence alone shall I see. Now, my lady, I look
to you for help; and with confidence shall I do so more than I
should to my parents; for you have guided me and my sister better
than any Nestorians have guided their children.
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