Hazotte_Letters_1

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Dear Sister Seraphine

I suppose you are lonely do not be discourage dear Sister you are soon going to take your school. Be a strong soldier of Jesus Christ think you are one of his disciples working for Him in this wild world. Love your God and give yourself intirely to Him, he is the true friend. Only a short time on this earth than we shall happy days up in heaven with our Lord. When you take your school dont be idle a moment do all you can for the poor ignorant children for Jesus says let the little ones come on to me for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Good courage Sister Laurencia went to Defiance last week she likes it well and was pleased to go

She knows that she can do considerable good When you get to your place write me soon. Keep good order with the children try to make them learn fast in a short time too do your best and our Lord will reward you for it. Tell sister Catharina she should do all she can too. Hoping that you will be a good pious sister and do everything for Gods sake. Pray for us I remain your ever true sister [?] Ch. M. Agnes