Letter from Bro. Bourdeau.
By D. T. Bourdeau
Bro. White: I still deem it a privilege to contribute a few lines for the Review, and would say to the brethren and sisters that my mind is generally clear and cheerful; that I am enjoying rest, and am doing as well as could be expected. I do not expect to get well at once. In fact, I do not desire to recover in a moment. If I were to receive the blessing of health suddenly, I fear I should not duly appreciate it, and have sufficient experience to retain it, and make a good use of it. I do not want this great blessing to squander it away foolishly, but to spend it to the glory of God. And I want this blessing on the principle of reform. I do expect to recover gradually as a result of earnest and persevering efforts, and in answer to the prayers of those who have an interest in my welfare. I still request you to remember me in your prayers. Before Bro. and Sr. White suggested to have me come to this place for my health, my future prospects looked uncertain. I did not know but that my earthly career was about to close, and that I must soon be in the grave. But I am happy to now say that the future is brightening up before me, and that my courage is increasing daily. I believe that I shall still live and praise the Lord and declare his goodness, which will be a blessed privilege to me. I think I realize in a measure the goodness of the Lord, which has followed me all the days of my existence, and especially since I have become connected with the commandment-keepers. I enjoy the Spirit of the Lord at times, and have been blessed while praying for the messengers. Truly I feed in a rich pasture and, as it were, by the side of still waters. The Lord is kind and merciful and cares for me. He gives his children rest even in this life. Christ at times seems very precious to me. I delight to contemplate his great love and condescension, and to feast upon the riches of his grace. May I be very grateful, humble and faithful for temporal and spiritual blessings; and may these blessings ever lead me nearer the Lord and his people. Dansville, N. Y., June 25th, 1865.