Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 327, 1904

Starr, G. B.

“Elmshaven,” St. Helena, California

December 20, 1904

Previously unpublished.

Dear Brother Starr,—

I have a letter of several pages written to you, but in moving from place to place, I have mislaid it. I dare not take time to look for it now; for the mail must go today, and I wish to write you a few lines. 19LtMs, Lt 327, 1904, par. 1

I have had a serious illness since attending the Omaha camp-meeting. I caught a severe cold there, and I have not yet gotten rid of it. But I am gradually recovering. I thank the Lord that He is giving me physical and mental strength. The particulars are in the letter that will be sent to you later. 19LtMs, Lt 327, 1904, par. 2

You ask in regard to Brother Hare. Do not let him become discouraged. Encourage him to go out before unbelievers and break up new ground. He is not the best qualified to deal with minds in a school room. His work is to present the truth to unbelievers. The more simple the instruction and the more determined the enforcement, the greater will be the success of his work. Brother Hare should not be placed in a school room; for his ability is far more needed in our cities in calling sinners to repentance. Every man has his special work to do. Brother Hare has a place, and that place he is to fill. He is adapted to proclaim the truth to outsiders. I behold him addressing unbelievers with success. Let him go out as he has done in the past and labor most earnestly. The worldwide message must be given, and Brother Hare is to act his part in proclaiming this message. 19LtMs, Lt 327, 1904, par. 3

Please talk with Elder Irwin regarding this matter. 19LtMs, Lt 327, 1904, par. 4

I have done a great deal of work during the past year in traveling and speaking and writing. The Lord has wondrously sustained me, and I give His holy name all the glory. 19LtMs, Lt 327, 1904, par. 5