Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 2 (1869 - 1875)

Lt 8, 1875

White, W. C.

Oakland, California

February 1875

Previously unpublished.

Dear Willie:

We have just returned from San Francisco. We were glad to see the hall filled and our brethren and sisters in the midst of a most interesting Bible class. Your father spoke with freedom in the forenoon. We had fifteen minutes’ intermission and then I spoke about one hour. I had a special season of freedom. The Lord blessed me and the hearers seemed to feel the Spirit of the Lord. There were quite a number of the First-day Adventists present. They were affected to tears. Oh, I hope this Sabbath effort will redound to the glory of God. As soon as the meeting closed, there was a rush to us to speak with us. All seemed glad to see [us], both new and old Sabbathkeepers. 2LtMs, Lt 8, 1875, par. 1

We have an appointment out for tomorrow night at San Francisco. There were a few, over 100, out at San Francisco and 80, then, at Oakland. The work is moving steadily forward. Our people do not notice Grant at all, and this is what plagues them more than anything else. This is the right course to pursue toward them. Let them alone. 2LtMs, Lt 8, 1875, par. 2

There is a work yet to be done in these two places, San Francisco and Oakland. Man cannot do this work himself but God can work through him. I feel so glad every day that we are here. We came through the heavy snows from the cold country of Michigan. The next morning after we came, we gathered most beautiful red roses from a rose bush in Brother Fay’s [Tay’s?] garden. Roses, pinks, and almost every variety of flowers are in bloom in the open ground. We have had clear, beautiful sunshine every day since we have been here. The air is balmy and fragrant with flowers. It is now here as June is in the East. 2LtMs, Lt 8, 1875, par. 3

I never, never desire to spend another cold winter East. We pray for wisdom now to know just what to do, where to locate. We do not want to decide this matter from our judgment. We want the Lord to open our way. We want the Lord to direct our course that we may glorify His name, rather than to please ourselves. 2LtMs, Lt 8, 1875, par. 4

Your Mother. 2LtMs, Lt 8, 1875, par. 5