Sorrowing in Hope by Josiah Hebner

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Dec 6, 1853

Sorrowing in Hope

By Josiah Hebner

From Bro. Hebner.

Dear Bro. White :—I still feel like a pilgrim and stranger on the earth; but I seek a country, yes, a better country than this, where no death can approach, and tear from our affections any of the members of our family.

Since I was in Rochester, death has entered our dwelling, and taken from us our youngest son. He has had a lingering disease from a child. He was confined to his bed on the 4th of this month, and fell asleep on the 16th, being about three years and two months of age.

We feel to mourn our loss; but yet we sorrow not as others who have no hope; for the Apostle says: "for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, them, also, that sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him."

I still remember my dear brethren and sisters in Rochester. My mind is often carried back to the time when I met with you in Conference and prayer-meetings, and how wonderfully the Lord blest us. I am still striving to keep all the commandments, and the faith of Jesus.

I remain your brother waiting for the kingdom to come. Oakwood, C. W., Nov. 20th, 1853. JOSIAH HEBNER.