Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 85, 1908

Campbell, M. N.

Oakland, California

March 13, 1908

Previously unpublished.

Brother Campbell:

I was very thankful to receive the paper from Battle Creek, giving the account in reference to the lawsuit that has been in agitation for some time. The paper gives a full account of the matter, and the assurance now is that this matter is settled for good. I have thought it would come out in favor of the right, and that would close up the matter. I am so very much pleased in reference to this decision. Good is the Lord and greatly to be praised. For every victory gained, we will say, I thank the Lord that the enemy did not triumph. We need to walk very carefully before God and to praise the Lord with heart and soul and voice for every expression of the Lord toward us. Good is the Lord and greatly to be praised. 23LtMs, Lt 85, 1908, par. 1

We have been here in Oakland over one week. This is the second Sabbath that is now drawing on. I have spoken four times since I have been in Oakland. 23LtMs, Lt 85, 1908, par. 2

There have been influences at work to undermine the confidence of the churches in the testimonies, but there is a rebuke given to the leading men in office who were doing this work. I was instructed that Elder Haskell should come in as president of the conference, for this reason: he has an experience in the early development of the work, and the Lord would have a decided change now take place. 23LtMs, Lt 85, 1908, par. 3

March 14

The Lord has strengthened me to speak to a very crowded house. Every compartment was used—turned into one large room. The Lord gave me strength of voice to speak distinctly and clearly upon the 58th chapter of Isaiah. I thank the Lord that I had strength of voice to speak, and clear ideas. I shall speak twice more: once in Berkeley in the new hall Sunday, and again in Oakland church Monday, and Tuesday will return to St. Helena. 23LtMs, Lt 85, 1908, par. 4

The Lord will certainly be our helper and our God. We feel so thankful that all things are in the hands of God. If ever there was a time when the people of God should see eye to eye, it is now. 23LtMs, Lt 85, 1908, par. 5

The Lord has been giving me light. I was given decided light, and it was in regard to the work that you were doing. 23LtMs, Lt 85, 1908, par. 6