1898

At “Sunnyside”, Burdened with writing and counseling, and passing 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.RY 197.1

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.”RY 197.2

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 returned to Stanmore for N.S.W. Conf., meeting July 21-27.RY 197.3

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 stop in Toowoomba for a weekend, and returned to Cooranbong and home Nov. 10, weak and exhausted, “but with quiet and rest I shall grow strong again.” Filled appointment at Awaba Nov. 20, spoke to students Nov. 25, and to the church Nov. 26. Labored in camp meeting in Hamilton, Newcastle, in closing days of December. The Desire of Ages was published in 1898.RY 198.1