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and the indulgence of appetite in the child. Stimulating food creates a
desire for still stronger stimulants. The boy whose taste is thus vitiated,
and who is not taught self-control, is the drunkard or tobacco slave of
later years. The duty of parents was pointed out to train their children
to right views of life and its responsibilities, and to lay the foundation
for their upright Christian characters. The great work of temperance
reform, to be thoroughly successful, must begin in the home.
In the evening Elder Waggoner spoke upon the signs of the times,
to a large and attentive audience. Many remarked that this discourse,
and his sermon upon the Sabbath, had awakened new thoughts in their
minds, and that they were determined to investigate these subjects.
Monday I appealed to the people to give their hearts to God. About
fifty came forward for prayers. The deepest interest was manifested.
Fifteen were buried with Christ in baptism as the result of the meeting.
Walking out by Faith
We had planned to attend the Ohio and Western camp meetings;
but our friends thought that, considering my state of health, it would
be presumptuous; so we decided to remain at Battle Creek. Being
much of the time a great sufferer, I placed myself under treatment at
the Sanitarium.
My husband labored incessantly to advance the interests of the
cause of God in the various departments of the work centering in Battle
Creek. Before we were aware of it, he was very much worn. Early
one morning, he was attacked with giddiness, and was threatened
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with paralysis. We greatly feared this dreadful disease; but the Lord
was merciful, and spared us the affliction. However, his attack was
followed by great physical and mental prostration; and now, indeed, it
seemed impossible for us to attend the Eastern camp meetings, or for
me to attend them, and leave my husband depressed in spirits and in
feeble health.
I could not, however, find rest and freedom in the thought of
remaining away from the field of labor. We took the matter to the
Lord in prayer. We knew that the mighty Healer could restore both
my husband and myself to health, if it was for His glory so to do. We
both decided to walk out by faith, and to venture all on the promises
of God.