Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 14, 1908

Wilcox, F. M.

St. Helena, California

January 5, 1908

Previously unpublished.

Elder F. M. Wilcox
Sanitarium
Boulder, Colorado

Dear Brother:

I have just received and read your letter. Concerning the matter of which you speak, I know the spirit of the parties you mention. If this matter is made so unendurable by Dr. Shively’s wife, then he must take the responsibility upon himself. The idea that Mrs. Shively, with her evil surmisings and untruthful suspicions, be admitted again to the sanitarium is not to be entertained. She will create in the institution as atmosphere which would invite evil influences in. Your conclusion regarding this matter is a sensible one. Mrs. Shively professes to be a teacher of Bible truth, but the Lord cannot accept her unless she is decidedly changed in heart and soul and character. 23LtMs, Lt 14, 1908, par. 1

I see no objection to your placing Dr. Evans in Dr. Shively’s place, if Mrs. Shively will not be pacified unless she can carry out her purposes. Let peace be maintained, whatever the cost. 23LtMs, Lt 14, 1908, par. 2

I am not able to write you a long letter because of the many communications coming in that call for a response. I sympathize with you in your perplexities. When the Lord says to you, Go from Colorado, then go; but until you have such orders, remain where you are; and may the blessing of the Lord attend your labors. 23LtMs, Lt 14, 1908, par. 3

I am very busy with my writings. We are preparing for the meeting of the Union Conference to be held in St. Helena this month. 23LtMs, Lt 14, 1908, par. 4