Afflictions in Warren by M. A. Hayward

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 14, 1868

Afflictions in Warren

By M. A. Hayward

SISTER M. A. HAYWARD writes from Vermont: My heart always rejoices to hear from the cause in every place, and I thought it would not be amiss for me to write a few lines concerning the cause in this place. I moved into the town of Warren, ten years ago. Bro. A. Allen's house was always open for meeting. I went there as often as once or twice a week, until one year ago, when sister A. died, and he, being blind for many years, went home to his father's to spend the few remaining days that were allotted him here. He died, Jan. 1, 1868. Also Ada A. Hayward died, Jan. 5, 1868. Thus it will be seen that God has been afflicting us; and I hope it will serve to draw us near to the Lord, and that every affliction may have its desired effect on our hearts to wean us from this wicked world, so that when Jesus comes we all may have a part with those who rest in hope. These I have mentioned all left a good evidence that they would come forth in the morning of the first resurrection, and be of those over whom the second death can have no power. In this I can rejoice, although it has been a very great trial to me to lay these dear ones away in the cold tomb. May we have grace to bear all afflictions that our Father in love sees fit to bestow upon us. Another is now added: Our much-loved Bro. Lockwood has broken one of his limbs, which has laid him up for awhile, so we have no meetings.