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“In the city of Portland the Lord ordained me as His messenger, and here my first labors were given to the cause of present truth.”— The Review and Herald, May 18, 1911 .

[ Elder Haskell's first wife died in 1894. In 1897, when he remarried, he was 64 and his new wife, Hettie Hurd, was 40. ]

The First Inklings of Evil

It was at the ordination of the twelve that the first step was taken in the organization of the church that after Christ's departure was to carry on His work on the earth.— The Acts of the Apostles, 18 .

God has given His ministers the message of truth to proclaim. This the churches are to receive, and in every possible way to communicate, catching the first rays of light and diffusing them.— Testimonies for the Church 6:425 .

It was at the ordination of the twelve that the first step was taken in the organization of the church that after Christ's departure was to carry on His work on the earth.— The Acts of the Apostles, 18 .

1. At the time the writings referred to first appeared, the subject of health was almost wholly ignored, not only by the people to whom they were addressed, but by the world at large.

Few realize the importance of shunning, so far as possible, all associations unfriendly to religious life. In choosing their surroundings, few make their spiritual prosperity the first consideration.

Jesus frequently stayed at the home of Mary and Martha, and their brother Lazarus. Martha was often cumbered with the cares of daily duties, while Mary sought first the words of Jesus .

I have just received my American mail. My secretary has read me my letters, many of which are of a very interesting character. I will answer your letter first.