Chapter 12—Assurance and Comfort for Those
Facing Death
Messages of Sympathy and Hope to a Faithful Assistant
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Marian Davis, who joined Mrs. White’s staff in 1879 and was
associated with her in the work in America, Europe, and Australia for
twenty-five years, contracted tuberculosis in 1903, and a year later
closed her lifework. Miss Davis was a faithful and trusted literary
assistant, much beloved by Mrs. White. See
Selected Messages 2:251-
254
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Melrose, Massachusetts
August 17, 1904
Dear Sister Marian Davis,
I would be pleased to be at home, but just what meetings I shall
consent to attend is uncertain; therefore we will do the very best we
can....
I am asking the Lord to strengthen you. We are hopeful that you
are better. Do keep fast hold of the Lord, your hand in the hand of
Christ....
Marian, you must not become discouraged. Your case is in the
hands of the Lord, and you must now submit your case in regard to
treatment to let the physicians, Dr. A and Dr. B, do those things for
you that must be done. We have other books to put in your hands when
you shall overcome the illness now upon you. Be sure to eat, even if it
causes some pain. The longer you refrain from eating, the weaker you
will become.... We may inquire, How can the Lord have need of us?
Is not our God full of might? Will you not lay hold on His strength?
No living being can help you as the Lord Jesus can. Trust in Him. He
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will care for you.—
Letter 378, 1904
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Melrose, Massachusetts,
August 24, 1904.
Dear Sister Marian Davis,
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