p. 68 | RETURN TO BATTLE CREEK by Dudley Marvin Canright

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 22, 1878

RETURN TO BATTLE CREEK.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

On account of my wife's failing health, I left Colorado, Aug. 12, and returned to my family in Battle Creek. I spent about five weeks with Bro. White and family in the mountains. I laid by all my usual work, writing, and studies, and tried to recuperate as fast as possible. Apparently I gained much, as I now feel as well as usual. And I am glad to report that Bro. White has also gained very rapidly. We could see that he came up in physical strength every day. The last day I was with them, he and Sr. White walked about four miles over the mountain roads. Whoever has tried it, knows that this requires some strength.

Our stay in the healthful climate of Colorado has been, not only very pleasant, but very profitable. Many matters of great importance to the cause were talked up and prayed over, and plans were laid which we hope to see carried out in the near future. Bro. White has written very much in this mountain retreat. Indeed, it is a good place for close thought, reflection, and communion with God.

We prevailed upon Sr. White, much against her inclination, to give up the Eastern camp-meetings and take this time to rest, write, and gain strength for important labors which she must perform this fall and winter. It pays neither ourselves nor the cause to overwork so as to break down and be laid up entirely.

Mrs. Canright is very feeble indeed. She is able to ride out more or less in a very easy carriage. She is among the kindest of friends, who

do all that can be done for her comfort. I expect to remain with her for the present, except, perhaps, to attend a camp-meeting and return. Our address will be at this place.

D. M. CANRIGHT.

Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 18.