p. 157 | WHY by H. A. St. John

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 18, 1876

FromThe Review and Herald, Review and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 20.

WHY

By H. A. St. John

THE brethren are calling for me to come here, and go there, hold a few meetings, organize, baptize, etc. And many of these calls seem really necessary and urgent, and they stir my very soul, and cause me to feel intensely. But I wish to say here, to all whom it may concern, that for the past month I have been afflicted with sore eyes, which has rendered it impracticable for me to read or write but little, or to hold meetings. I was engaged in a series of meetings four miles from home, when this affliction came upon me, and I was compelled, after about one week to give up the meeting. I have tried, however, to keep the interest (as some are quite anxious to hear), by holding one meeting on Sunday in daylight. But last Sunday the Brn. Guilford filled my appointment, as I was unable to go. Of course I know not how much longer I may be thus afflicted, but hope it may be sanctified to my good. Be patient, brethren, and pray for me, and pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth more laborers.

Oh, that God may endow the young men who may labor in his cause in Ohio this season, with heavenly wisdom, that they may soon become efficient laborers in the harvest field. Fields are opening up all around. Calls are urgent, but there is hardly any one to respond. Lord, use me, use me, is my prayer.

H. A. St. John.

Clyde, O., May 11, 1876.