We labored very hard. You may inquire, Why did you labor so hard? The love of Christ constrained us. This is the only proper answer we can give. Souls for whom Christ died seemed of such inexpressible worth that self was forgotten. Ease, pleasure, and even health were made secondary. LASW 119.2
God has called us and commissioned us to do an important work. This work must be done where it will be appreciated. May God help us to work in humility, trusting in Him to give the increase. 14Letter 3, 1869. LASW 119.3
Greenville [Michigan] Sabbath, March 7, 1868.—It has rained all through the night. It will be impossible for people to attend meetings today. This is the first Sabbath we have had without speaking to the people in eight months. 15MS 14, 1868. LASW 119.4
We traveled Thursday afternoon over crossroads, mud, sloughs, and logways. Again I went on foot a portion of the way because the roads were so bad. We traveled all day Friday to get to Greenville [Michigan]. Arrived there before sundown. 16MS 4, 1863. LASW 119.5