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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 16, 1878

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 51, No. 20.

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PERSONAL

By D. Downer

My long silence may have caused some to believe me willingly inactive. For four months I have been afflicted with sciatica rheumatism; most of the time I have been nearly helpless. I have also been afflicted with a swelling on my right limb which the physician thinks will prove to be a fever sore. I did not go with a tent last summer on account of my health, but preached what I could, attended quarterly meetings, &c. I am now able to walk a very little on crutches, but cannot stand it to ride.
When I read the cheering reports of my brethren, I feel sad that I too cannot be at work for God and the salvation of sinners. I am anxiously waiting for the time to come when I can help bear our message to the world. Who will pray for me in my present afflictions? D. DOWNER.
Arkansaw, Wis., April 20, 1878.