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17 offered dedicatory prayer at the dedication of the new chapel—a
triumph of faith.
Labored in camp meeting at Stanmore, near Sydney, Oct. 21-31.
Returned to “Sunnyside” Nov. 1, feeling very ill. Deeply interested in
the work at Stanmore, and labored there again Nov. 19-23, Dec. 3-6
and 17-27. Plans were under way for a church building there. Met
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W.C.W. At Stanmore Oct. 21, he having just returned from 10 months’
absence in U.S. many sick came for help; Sara M. proved to be a real
medical missionary, answering many calls for help; at times the sick
were cared for in E.G.W.’s home.
1898
At “Sunnyside”, Burdened with writing and counseling, and pass-
ing through a period of anxiety, heartache, and perplexity re her duty.
“Feel that I shall have to go to America and bear my testimony once
more....” Labored in Stanmore again Jan. 2-5 and Jan 27-Feb. 2. Also
spoke at Ashfield Jan. 31. A tent effort was on in Stanmore at this
time, in which she assisted.
In Melbourne area late Feb. to early April; spoke 8 times in the
tent in Balaclava, 3 times to No. Fitzroy church also to office workers;
met weekend appointments in Geelong and in Ballarat. Labored under
difficulties, as she was suffering from malaria, but though she spoke
“in a feeble voice” on sabbath at Ballarat, she was strengthened on
Sunday to speak in a large hall for more than an hour and “was not the
least weary.”
Was in Sydney area over two Sabbaths in April, where the new
Stanmore church was dedicated April 23 (24?). Returned home to
Sunnyside April 25, after absence from her “pleasant home” for 2
months. Had spoken 22 times, and done much writing. Labored in
week of prayer meetings in June, both in meetings for the students
and for the church. Busy with writing, and many matters. Aged Bro.
Tucker, who had lived in her home for 1 1/2 years, died there June 24.
Met speaking appointments in Stanmore weekend of July 7-11, and
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returned to Stanmore for N.S.W. Conf., meeting July 21-27.
Attended Queensland camp meeting Oct. 13-31, and following
camp meeting spent a few days with the Rockhampton church, though
weak and ill (and the trip was not an easy one). Canceled plans to