Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 52, 1889

Harper, Laura

Battle Creek, Michigan

May 28, 1889

Previously unpublished.

Dear Sister Laura Harper:

I am burdened on your account, and I have thought it duty for Brother Harper, your husband, to come to this place and have an interview with you. Although this may not be according to your wishes or your inclination, I do not feel that these feelings are to be respected under the circumstances. Something must be done to save you from yourself, or you are ruined. I am in earnest for your soul. I have counseled your father and your husband to visit you and have an interview with you. Do not pursue a willful course in this matter, but in the fear of God pray together and humble your heart before God. We are nearing the judgment, and the Lord is soon to come. You cannot afford now to pursue a course of your own choosing. You have not been gaining in grace but going away from God and living contrary to His holy will. Time is precious. I beg of you to give up your way and your will and seek to know the way of the Lord. 6LtMs, Lt 52, 1889, par. 1

I now entreat of you to meet your father and your husband like a sensible woman and determine to do right and be right. Have you not kept up this your way long enough? Your father and your husband will come to see you, and now sit down candidly and talk this matter over and break the snare of Satan. Choose the way of the Lord. I now submit these words to you in love for your soul. 6LtMs, Lt 52, 1889, par. 2

In haste. 6LtMs, Lt 52, 1889, par. 3

I wish I could talk with you face to face and pray with you. I leave for Pennsylvania tomorrow. If you could come and see me while I am here, I would have an interview. 6LtMs, Lt 52, 1889, par. 4