Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Ms 175, 1905

Diary Fragments, April to July 1905

April 10 &mdash July 15, 1905

Portions of this manuscript are published in 8MR 427.

April 10, 1905

Elmshaven, St. Helena, California

My mind is exercised in regard to the southern work. How shall this work be carried? 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 1

April 23, 1905

I awoke at twelve o’clock, and my prayers are ascending to God that He would show me my duty distinctly: Shall I journey to Washington, D.C., to attend conference? I am speaking in the night season before large assemblies, bring up chapters of old experiences. I was presenting the words of Christ on one occasion just before His betrayal and death. John 12. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 2

July 10, 1905

St. Helena Sanitarium, California

To all interested managers in our General Conference: I wish you to understand that I am every day grateful to our heavenly Father that our printing plant is to send forth the church paper from Takoma Park to all parts of our world, and more than this I am instructed to say that its circulation should be greatly increased. It is circulated in all places in a limited way. The Lord would have this paper come to many more families in England, yes, in many places. It should go to Australia, where there are located large numbers of English-speaking people. And everything should be carefully written, that light shall shine forth as a lamp that burneth. Much more should be written upon actual experiences and much more given in short articles, right to the point, on Bible present truth. The reasons why we are the denominated people of God are to be repeated and repeated. Deuteronomy 4:1-13; 5:1-33. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 3

July 1905

Elmshaven, St. Helena, California

The hot wave has come. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 4

Elmshaven, St. Helena, California

In my own home this morning, but the rooms seem like an oven. Not a breath of fresh air. Yet I am up before day, writing. I feel strengthless. Glad we left San Jose yesterday, because this day seems to be a burning heat. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 5

July 13, 1905

Elmshaven, St. Helena, California

This morning I have left my bed at four o’clock a.m. Thank the Lord for the rest I have gained through this past night. I have been enabled to lay my burden on the Lord. I have in faith committed my soul to His keeping. I must encourage every soul, Have faith in God. Ask and ye shall receive; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 6

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This morning, July 13, 1905, I have in the early morning hours, while others are sleeping, written these lines; and the Word of the Lord has given the application; and men who choose to walk in darkness will just as surely realize the representation I have copied in my diary, for thus it will be. When my voice may be silent in death, these words will have force. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 7

July 15, 1905

Elmshaven, St. Helena, California

I have not been able to close my senses to sleep the past night. It is one o’clock. I am seated on my couch writing. My mind is active. Over and over is the mind awake to view scenes that will come to pass shortly. 20LtMs, Ms 175, 1905, par. 8