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    DEATH OF ELD. ANDREWS

    During the weeks previous to the assembling of the Conference, Eld. Andrews failed so rapidly that it became evident that, unless God should graciously interpose in his behalf, his life could not long continue. Although so very weak in body as to be almost wholly incapable of exertion, his mind was clear, and he looked forward with great interest to this meeting of the brethren. For some weeks he had been unusually calm and cheerful, and seemed willing to live or die as God should see fit. He seemed to take a deep interest in the proceedings of the meeting, and experienced a special blessing and relief from suffering on the occasion of a special season of prayer held at the beginning of the Sabbath. On Sunday morning, at his request, a few friends met in his room for prayer, after which he seemed much relieved, but continued to fail steadily until five o’clock, P. M., when he quietly and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus.HSFM 40.5

    The occurrence of his death under these circumstances, when the demands of the work appeared greater than ever before, seemed like an irreparable loss to the cause. Bro. Andrews had been connected with the mission from its very commencement, and now that he had fallen at his post, the brethren felt deeply the importance of consecrating themselves anew to the work. This was the thought expressed in the resolution adopted by them on this occasion. The last act of his life, performed within three hours of his death, was with trembling hand to assign to the mission the last $500 of his earthly possessions which had not as yet been otherwise disposed of. The following resolution was passed with deep feeling by the Conference :-HSFM 40.6

    Whereas, Our heavenly Father has seen fit in his providence to lay his hand upon us in the removal from our midst of our dearly beloved brother, Eld. J. N. Andrews, therefore-HSFM 41.1

    Resolved, That while we humbly and reverently bow in submission to the will of God, we feel that we have sustained an irreparable loss, both personally and in the work, and that in view of this loss we will consecrate ourselves anew to the work to which he gave his life, seeking to follow his example of sacrifice and devotion to the cause of God.”HSFM 41.2

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