N. G. NEEDHAM by N. G. Needham

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 19, 1856

N. G. NEEDHAM

By N. G. Needham

BRO. SMITH:—Ruth Needham, my beloved companion, departed this life on the morning of the 25th of March, aged 51 years, after being confined to her bed for five months. From first to last she did not murmur in the least, but always said, The Lord's will be done.

It is four years since we began to try to keep the commandments and the faith of Jesus. We have taken sweet counsel together, and it has been our best days, although it has separated us from many friends. She has never been cast down in the least, but gave up every thing freely, and said that she should sleep but a little while before the Lord would raise her up to glory with all that sleep in Jesus. Will the dear brethren pray for me—I am very lonely.

Brother Sperry preached on the occasion to a

house full. The most of them had never heard any thing about the Third Angel's Message, and some confessed that they heard Bible doctrine, and wished they could hear again.

N. G. NEEDHAM

Vergennes, Vt.