We reached home the 30th ult., having been absent from the Office eleven weeks. One great object of this visit—the restoration of health—is partially obtained. Too many hours of most wearing care in the Office when at home, and too frequent, and too lengthy speaking when from home, for several years, brought us near the grave; but with a proper amount of care and toil with the blessing of God, we hope to enjoy a comfortable state of health. Our remaining energies are most solemnly dedicated to the precious cause of truth. The thought that we should be compelled to leave the work has been most heart-rending.
On this late tour we have had the privilege of presenting Bible truth to many at the several Tent-meetings, and the pleasure of mingling with the pure in heart, in social and family worship. How cheering to worn pilgrims is the welcome home with those of like precious faith! How refreshing are the fervent supplications which go up to God from kindred spirits when bowed around the altar of prayer for their success. We feel indeed unworthy of the sympathy and care of the many dear friends with whom we have recently met. God grant that they and we may so pursue our pilgrimage as finally to meet with the 144,000 on Mount Zion.