in The Gospel Messenger vol.10 no.2 (Feb. 1888)
ON MY WAY I think I suffered more than I have in my life,
which led me to conclude that my coming was too late. But the
same God that has led and sustained me through all my sufferings,
enabled me to endure it. Upon my arrival, Dr. Gaston
prescribed an ointment which gave me relief from severe pain in
about two hours. Within seven days he opened my arm and the
discharge, which was large, gave me great relief, and I have
mended rapidly ever since. I thought as soon as the inflammation
subsided, that it would have to be amputated; but the
doctor now thinks it unnecessary, and that the disease in my
arm will stop without it.
I now say to all the brethren and friends that I feel grateful
to them for their kindness, which has been a great blessing to
me indeed. I have never been more fully humbled under a sense
of God’s goodness since my identity with the church. I have
realized from time to time that the Lord is a present help in
time of need. Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all
the days of my life! I have suffered greatly for twenty three years,
but it has worked for my good; for I believe I have been brought
into fellowship with the sufferings of Christ. If it takes afflictions
to keep me from going astray, then it is good for me to
have them, and the blessed promise that if we suffer with him
we shall also reign with him. I have the hope for myself and
God’s people that we may have patience to endure until we are
discharged. |
