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Daughters of God
Ellen Misses James’ “Manly Arm” During His Illness—
Yesterday after I left the cars I rode twelve miles in the stage. The
scenery was beautiful. The trees with their varied hues, the beautiful
evergreens interspersed among them, the green grass, the high and
lofty mountains, the high bluffs of rocks—all are interesting to the
eye. These things I could enjoy, but I am alone. The strong, manly
arm I have ever leaned upon is not now my support. Tears are my
meat night and day. My spirit is constantly bowed down by grief. I
cannot consent that your father [James White] shall go down into the
grave. Oh, that God would pity and heal him! Edson, my dear boy,
give yourself to God. Wherein you have erred, frankly acknowledge it
by confession and humility. Draw nigh to God and do unite with me
in pleading with God for his recovery. If we chasten our souls before
God and truly repent of all our wrongs, will He not be entreated, for
the sake of His dear Son, to heal your father?—
Manuscript Releases
10:28, 29 (1866)
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Edson Urged to Treat His Father Tenderly—Dear Edson, do not
on any account move rashly in regard to the letter written by your father.
[After several strokes, James White had some personality changes,
sometimes becoming unreasonable and thinking that everybody was
against him. He was harsh and severe toward Edson and wrote him a
very unkind letter. He later apologized to Edson for his criticism.
] Keep
quiet; wait and trust; be faithful; make every concession you can, even
if you have done so before; and may God give you a soft and tender
heart to your poor, overburdened, worn, harassed father.—
Manuscript
Releases 10:29 (1871)
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James White Very Attentive—My husband is very attentive to
me, seeking in every way to make my journeyings and labor pleasant
and relieve it of weariness. He is very cheerful and of good courage.
We must now work and with carefulness preserve our strength, for there
are thirteen more camp meetings to attend.—
Manuscript Releases
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10:33 (1875)
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