A Cheering Word by M. C. and M. J. Sturdevant

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Sep 25, 1913

A Cheering Word

By M. C. and M. J. Sturdevant

ON BOARD S. S. "CEDRIC," Sept. 3, 1913. To Our Many Friends in America.

WE are now six days from New York, and with the exception of a little seasickness on the part of two of our company we are all well. We have had a very quiet sea, though the weather is cold and rainy today. Our courage is the best, and we are glad to be entrusted with the gospel to be carried to the heathen. We long to be fully in the harness once more. We feel very grateful to God that Brother and Sister Jewell and their son, Eugene, can go with us. We much enjoy their company. Their courage is good, and already they are putting their minds to the study of the native language with us.

Brethren, we affirm that "God is good," and in his strength we are well able to go up and possess the land. Never did I feel more like pressing the battle to the very gates, and we confide still in the prayers and support of our loved ones in the home land. The battle is yours, brethren, and we are only your servants for Jesus' sake. Let us be faithful and work as never before, for soon the work will be finished, and we can go home and rest with Jesus. Pray for us.

M. C. AND M. J. STURDEVANT.