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temptations that might cause the loss of their souls.—
The Review and
Herald, July 26, 1906
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Ellen G. White in Practical Dorcas Work
(Jottings from E. G. White Diary of 1859)
January 2, Sunday—Sister Augusta Bognes was sent for to assist
me to prepare for another journey. Made a coat for Edson. He will
accompany us. We tried to comfort Augusta. She is cast down and
discouraged, health poor and no one to depend on. She has laid aside
her armor and shield of faith. May the Lord strengthen the weak hands
and confirm the feeble knees. Gave Sister Irving a warm cloak and
dress and a few other things to make over for her.
January 3, Monday—Went to the office. Called in to Brother
Loughborough’s and to my sister’s. Wrote seven pages to Doctor
Naramores, then took dinner to my sister’s. Had a good interview with
my father and mother. Went to the office again after dinner, and wrote
four pages to Brother Orton’s family. Also wrote four pages to Brother
Howland’s family and wrote to Sister Ashley, and Brother Collin’s
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family. Paid widow Cranson $1.00 for making a couple of shirts. Paid
Sister Bognes $1.00 for making a coat. She was unwilling to take it,
but I felt it duty to hand it to her. She is poor and sickly. May the Lord
pity and care for her. Said Jesus, “The poor always ye have with you.”
May the Lord rid us of selfishness and help us to care for other’s woes
and relieve them.
January 6, Thursday—Make a cap for Edson and a vest. At night
am very weary. Give Agnes a half worn dress for her mother. They are
poor. The husband and father is sick. Their crops have failed. Have
breadstuff to buy and nothing to buy with. Agnes is their main support.
She is only seventeen. There are four children now at home. They
must suffer unless the church interests themselves in their behalf. May
the Lord have mercy upon the needy, and put it in His children’s hearts
to dispense to them with a liberal hand.
February 3, Thursday—Very sick all day with sick headache.
Henry Pierce from Monterey at our house. Send Sister Leander Jones
some things for her children and Jenny sends her her best bonnet. May