An Acknowledgment by J. H. Cook

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 18, 1875

An Acknowledgment.

By J. H. Cook

I LEFT home Sept. 19, for Beloit, Mitchell Co., Kan., intending, on the way, to visit the church in Richland, Shawnee Co., in connection with Bro. J. N. Ayres. On the 20th, I was taken sick. I traveled three days in an open buggy when I should have had treatment and rest. On the third day we reached the hospitable home of Bro. Kennedy, and remained there until the fever abated. Bro. and sister Disney then came and took me to their home, where I was helpless two more weeks. To care for me during my sickness, was a tax on both these families, but they showed me every kindness. And the Saviour says, “Insomuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Others appeared to be equally kind.

We felt drawn out in love and Christian sympathy for those dear brethren, yet we found it necessary to bear to them a straight testimony, especially on health reform and the testimonies. The Lord helped, and we felt we had victory in his name. They made new resolves on these points and I trust they will draw nigh to God as they carry out their convictions of duty.

J. H. Cook.

Beloit, Mitchell Co., Kan., Oct. 29, 1875.