Note From Elder Andrews.
By John Nevins Andrews
My strength is slowly returning. I can sit up half an hour each forenoon and afternoon, but am not yet able to resume my journey to Bale. I have greatly regretted the necessity of keeping my bed, when the work before me is so very urgent. I have had much time for self-examination and prayer; I have also reflected much upon our experience in Europe, and upon the work that must be done to give the people warning of the Judgment, and the necessary preparation for that event. If it should please God to restore my strength, I hope to use it wisely to his glory. When I left Battle Creek, I was mistaken with respect to my state of health. Had I known my real situation, I should not have thought it prudent to set out for Europe. But my duties in America seemed to be accomplished, and I had an intense desire to return to my former field of labor. It seemed to me that my health was considerably improved, so I ventured to start. But the duties I attempted to perform on my way to New York City, completely exhausted my strength; and then, when it was too late to change the arrangements, I found that my strength was not adequate for the journey before me. I see God's great mercy in sparing me till I reached this place, and I hope when I leave here, to be better fitted for his work than I have ever been before. J. N. Andrews. Southampton, July 17, 1879.