September 23, 1862

Liberal

EGW

I wish to say that none of the friends who so liberally donated for E. W. S. have accepted my offer to return to them the amount of their donations. Fearing that a burden would fall upon me in this matter, friends have sent to me the sum of ten dollars to assist me in refunding what might be called for. The following is from the church at Grass River, St. Law. Co., N.Y.:RH September 23, 1862, par. 1

“Whereas, Sister White, in her love to God's cause and his servants, has done what she could to procure a home for E. W. Shortridge, andRH September 23, 1862, par. 2

“Whereas, Said E. W. S. has proved himself unworthy of such help, which has thrown a heavy trial upon sister W., therefore,RH September 23, 1862, par. 3

“Resolved, That we as a church do deeply sympathize with sister W. in this additional trial, and we do hereby promise, if sister W. shall have to refund the sums paid to her for E. W. S., to pay our share of the whole amount to her again.RH September 23, 1862, par. 4

“After reading the Supplement, I drew up the preceding preamble and resolution, and presented them to the church in this place at our church-meeting last Tuesday night, when they were unanimously adopted. It was also voted to send $5 in advance to you.RH September 23, 1862, par. 5

“Your unworthy brother. H. G. Buck.”RH September 23, 1862, par. 6

I would express my thanks to the liberal friends of the cause of truth, who have manifested so much sympathy and liberality in assisting me to bear the burden of this unpleasant affair. The ten dollars sent to me I shall apply to the Association.RH September 23, 1862, par. 7

It is a painful reflection that those who wish to honor the Lord with their substance, cannot assist those who appear to be true objects of Christian liberality without, in at least three cases out of four, being stung with proofs that it is unworthily applied. These things should teach us all caution for time to come.RH September 23, 1862, par. 8

Ellen G. White.