רצג

My beloved son — my dear one. He received his letter just now — and it was a comfort to him — in seeing the immensity of his yearning for the service of Hashem in truth. Would that Hashem Yisborach fulfil the desires of his heart for good — and stand by his side — that he merit to arise at midnight always and engage in Torah and prayer — for it is his life. And the bearer of this letter is pressing and there is no leisure to extend. But he came to inform him — that he should see immediately to send him the sum of five silver ruble via a trustworthy person who is going ahead — for his house is empty of everything — and he must borrow the above-mentioned sum for livelihood. And his expenditure is great as he knows. And he has no one to lean on except our Father in heaven. And all his life and joy and hope is in what he merited to know from such a light — and to draw from the waters of his holy Torah. *"Zos nechamasi b'anyei"* — "This is my comfort in my affliction." [Tehillim 119:50] And also you — in all that passes over you — and likewise all the anshei sh'lomaynu — all of them together — praised be G-d — there is for them something to rejoice and give life to their souls at every time — for he has already given life and restored our soul with the seven restorers of taste — which are our life forever. From the letter that you informed him you prepared to send — he derived great pleasure. May Hashem Yisborach grant us that it sprout and bear good fruit — to complete as is in our hearts — for the honor of His name Yisborach. And He knows the secrets of hearts — that my intention is for good. And the Good will do. And peace to all our anshei sh'lomaynu with great love. The words of your father who awaits salvation. Nussun of Breslov.