Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Lt 88, 1901

Taylor, Brother and Sister [C. L.]

St. Helena, California

July 21, 1901

Previously unpublished.

Dear Brother and Sister Taylor,—

I have received your letter in reference to your going to India. I can give you no advice other than that which I have already given you. There is work which you can do in California, and God will give you His Spirit as you do this work. All the particulars I am not to repeat to you. I have said all that I feel I should say. The caution has been given you, for the Lord has a tender care for you. 16LtMs, Lt 88, 1901, par. 1

In this field every jot of ability is needed. The harvest is all ripening for evangelical work. 16LtMs, Lt 88, 1901, par. 2

I have been making a great stir to find the testimony which I knew I had written. As I could not find it, I commenced to re-write it. But I had no strength to write what I had already written, so I had my workers make another search. And about half an hour ago the manuscript was brought to me, and I was told that it had never been sent to Healdsburg. I will have it sent to you in the morning. I think that there may be something providential in the delay. 16LtMs, Lt 88, 1901, par. 3

Since returning from the Oakland camp-meeting I have not been well. I have felt much exhausted. On Sabbath I spoke in the Sanitarium chapel to a good congregation, but I have not been able to do anything today, Sunday. Something must be done for the Sanitarium. Your labors are needed right here, my brother. You can do a good work. 16LtMs, Lt 88, 1901, par. 4

I cannot say more now, except that when you come, we shall strengthen you in your labor. I shall take hold with you with determination, if the Lord gives me strength. 16LtMs, Lt 88, 1901, par. 5