(CNN) -- Efforts to rescue 33 miners trapped in Chile for nearly two months have riveted people around the world. Many have sent messages of hope and encouragement. Here are excerpts, as posted online by the Chilean Mining Ministry:
"We think a lot about you and wish you all the best and a quick rescue. What is the first thing you want to do? Kind regards from Class 5" -- From a class in Vaxholm, Sweden
"God is with all of you, and the Bolivian people are confident that you will leave well. Be strong, miners of Bolivia and Chile, you are our pride" -- Javier Cabrera of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
"I'm Brazilian, I live in London and I'm following closely the developments of all that's being done to get you out. May God be with you all, brave workers!" -- Lucia de Almeida of London, England
"What health envy (we have) of the strength, bravery and unity of the Chilean miners and authorities. Onward and upward, Chileans. May God always protect you." -- Carlos Herrerra C. of Quito, Ecuador
"May God shine a light on all of the people who are working for you so that you can successfully leave. From a Chilean who lives in Brazil." -- Liliana Salazar-Pena of Sao Paulo, Brazil
"A Chilean never slacks off! The world admires your courage. You are not alone, men. Keep going, guys!" -- Rene Contreras Laval of Port Quebec, Canada
"If through the night there is crying, in the morning there will be shouts of joy. Psalms 30:5. God, who we cannot see, is with you all" -- Paula and Tiago Arrias of Berrien Springs, Michigan
"Take strength, brothers. God is with you, the creator of the sky and the land loves you" -- Juan Merino Villalobos of Rancagua, Chile
"Strength, friends! The end is almost near, and soon we will celebrate together the effort of an entire country to see you happy" -- The Mancilla Osses family of Santiago, Chile
"Strength, miners. I give you all my blessings and strength so that the day of rescue goes in optimal conditions." -- Valeria Cortest Tello of Antofagasta, Chile
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