Note from Bro. Andrews.
By John Nevins Andrews
PERHAPS it would be proper for me to state in the REVIEW, why I returned home. The reason was this: my health was so far destroyed that I was not able to perform any labor at the Office; neither could I labor publicly from place to place. Under these circumstances I thought it was clearly my duty to return home. I did not do it, however, without earnestly seeking God for light. I also sought the advice of the people of God. I returned home, trusting that I should be able again to do a little if such were the pleasure of God. But through the greater part of the season I have been quite feeble. I have found it difficult to write enough to answer the letters which I have received. This is the reason why I have remained silent in the REVIEW. There were several important subjects which I wished to present in the REVIEW. I have done a little toward their preparation, but have found it nearly impossible to do anything by way of study. I hope however to be able to do something hereafter. I ought in this place to acknowledge the kindness of Bro. White in making a call for me through the paper; and also that of the brethren in responding so freely to it. It caused me much pain, however, when I saw the call in the paper; but I appreciated highly the kindness of Bro. White in making it, and of the brethren in responding to it. I should have spoken on these points earlier, were it not always a matter of pain to speak of myself; and I thought perhaps it would not be needed. I wish to say in conclusion that I did not return home to leave the work of God. The promotion of the cause of truth is still the great object of my life, and it is my purpose to do all in my power to accomplish this end. Paris, Me., Sept. 16th, 1855.