U. S by Uriah Smith

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 23, 1873

U. S

By Uriah Smith

Personal.

Bro. and sister White left this place for California, the 18th, in good spirits, and a very encouraging state of health, considering their manifold labors while here. Their departure was delayed beyond what was at first anticipated, and the brethren in California have doubtless grown almost impatient at their continued absence from them; but we can say to them that “their loss has been our gain.”

Many of us will ever look back upon the recent stay of Bro. and sister W. with us with unfeigned pleasure. It has been a time when the Lord has signally worked. To see darkness and obstacles vanish from our path, as the mist lifts and silently clears away in the rising sunlight, has been an experience of exceeding joy, and will ever be a matter of grateful remembrance.

The laborers who have attended the meetings now take hold of their duties in the various departments of the cause with such hope and courage, and buoyancy of spirit, and inspiration for their work, as they have never felt before; for union of heart, the only basis of all permanent prosperity and success, has been attained to a degree never before realized.

Bro. and sister W. go with the prayers of this people for their prosperity; and we cherish the happy anticipation that when their duty in California is done, they will return to us with new strength, and increasing courage in the Lord.