Thank the Lord for His mercy and His goodness to me. I slept well last night and rose at four o’clock and had a precious season of prayer. I presented my case before God, who knows my infirmities and who can relieve me, for He is able to make His strength perfect in my weakness. I presented in the arms of my faith Sister Haskell and Sister Wheeler, precious souls…. SVD 11.5
I wrote several pages in regard to the responsibilities resting upon every individual member of the church to have some part to act in the Master’s vineyard. I attended the half-past-five-o’clock meeting and rejoiced to see a good number present, for I had important words from the Lord to speak to them.—Ms. 42, 1890, pp. 8-9 (Diary 16, pp. 232-233). SVD 11.6