While in Australia I carried on this same line of work, taking into my home orphan children, who were in danger of being exposed to temptations that might cause the loss of their souls.—The Review and Herald, July 26, 1906.
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(Jottings from E. G. White Diary of 1859)
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January 2, Sunday—Sister Augusta Bognes was sent for to assist me to prepare for another journey. Made a coat for Edson. He will accompany us. We tried to comfort Augusta. She is cast down and discouraged, health poor and no one to depend on. She has laid aside her armor and shield of faith. May the Lord strengthen the weak hands and confirm the feeble knees. Gave Sister Irving a warm cloak and dress and a few other things to make over for her.
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January 3, Monday—Went to the office. Called in to Brother Loughborough’s and to my sister’s. Wrote seven pages to Doctor Naramores, then took dinner to my sister’s. Had a good interview with my father and mother. Went to the office again after dinner, and wrote four pages to Brother Orton’s family. Also wrote four pages to Brother Howland’s family and wrote to Sister Ashley, and Brother Collin’s family. Paid widow Cranson $1.00 for making a couple of shirts. Paid Sister Bognes $1.00 for making a coat. She was unwilling to take it, but I felt it duty to hand it to her. She is poor and sickly. May the Lord pity and care for her. Said Jesus, “The poor always ye have with you.”Matthew 26:11; Mark 14:7; John 12:8. May the Lord rid us of selfishness and help us to care for other’s woes and relieve them.
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