# A Letter From Lijsken, Jerome’S Wife, Which She Wrote To Him In Prison At Antwerp, A. D. 1551. · Page 2 of 2

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Know, that I have wept much, because you were
grieved on my account, having heard that I said
that I had often spoken to you about moving away
from Assuerus, and that you did not do it; be content
concerning this, my most beloved in the Lord;
if it had not so been the will of the Lord, it would
not have happened; the Lord’s will must be done,
for the salvation of both our souls, for he will not
suffer us to be tempted above that we are able. Be
of good cheer therefore, my most beloved in the
Lord, and rejoice in him as before, praising and
thanking him for having chosen us to be imprisoned
so long for his name, having been found worthy
thereto; he knows for what end he has ordered it so.
Though the children of Israel were a long time in
the wilderness, yet, had they been obedient to the
voice of the Lord, they would have entered the
promised land with Joshua and Caleb. Thus also
we are here in the wilderness, among these ravening
beasts, which daily spread out their nets, to catch
us (Ps. 35:8); but the Lord, who is so strong,
does not forsake his own, who trust in him; he preserves
them from all evil, yea, as the apple of his
eye; hence let us be content in him, joyfully and
patiently take up our cross, and wait with a firm
confidence for the promises which he has given
us, not doubting them, for he is faithful that promised;
that we may be crowned on mount Sion, and
adorned with palms, and may follow the Lamb. I
pray you, my beloved in the Lord, be of good
cheer in him, together with all dear friends, and
pray to the Lord in my behalf. Amen.



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