Lt 22, 1903

Starr, Brother and Sister [G. B.]

“Elmshaven,” St. Helena, California

January 25, 1903

Previously unpublished.

Dear brother and sister Starr,—

I should much rather see you than write to you, but you are far away. Sometimes I wish that you were in America, and then again, when I think of the work that there is to be done in Australia, I am glad that you are there. You are the Lord’s evangelist, and He will surely be your comfort and your helper and your guide and your exceeding great reward. Let not your hearts be at all discouraged. I am glad that you have not written to me of any faintheartedness or depressing trials. I hope that you will both be full of comfort and hope and light and joy in the Lord. We shall see much that will cause sadness of heart, but let us not become downcast or discouraged. Let us bend our energies to expel sin from our souls, and then the Spirit of God will enter to work out for us poor, weak, fallible mortals perfection of character. 18LtMs, Lt 22, 1903, par. 1

I have written an article to be read in the churches in Australia and New Zealand. I will send you a copy. Please read it to the church in the place where you may be when this letter reaches you. 18LtMs, Lt 22, 1903, par. 2