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A Letter to the Loving and Beloved People of the Parish of Madeley, and Its Vicinity, Who Have Lost a Friend to Piety in the Death of Mrs. Fletcher, Widow of the Rev. J. W. Fletcher, (or de la Flechere,) Late Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire. cover

A Letter to the Loving and Beloved People of the Parish of Madeley, and Its Vicinity, Who Have Lost a Friend to Piety in the Death of Mrs. Fletcher, Widow of the Rev. J. W. Fletcher, (or de la Flechere,) Late Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire.

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A companion addresses parishioners with a personal account of a pious woman's final months, describing progressive weakness, persistent breathlessness, and the companion's spiritual preparation for her passing. The letter recounts her continued public work—preaching, leading meetings, and opening a household room for worship—and summarizes memorable exhortations on spiritual vigilance, the necessity of being born again, and faithful stewardship of time, money, and speech. The narrator emphasizes the subject's self-sacrificing labors, frequent encouragements to seekers, and apparent success in bringing many to faith, while offering devotional reflections on divine wisdom and acceptance of death.

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Mary Tooth

Mary Tooth was an English author known for her poignant writings that reflect her deep religious convictions. She is best remembered for her work "A Letter to the Loving and Beloved People of the Parish of Madeley, and Its Vicinity, Who Have Lost a Friend to Piety in the Death of Mrs. Fletcher." In this letter, she expresses her heartfelt sentiments following the death of Mrs. Fletcher, the widow of the Rev. J. W. Fletcher, a notable figure in the Methodist movement. Tooth's writing offers insight into the spiritual and communal life of her time, highlighting themes of loss, faith, and the bonds of friendship within the parish community.

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