p. 362 | C. B. SPAULDING by C. B. Spaulding

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 26, 1868

C. B. SPAULDING

By C. B. Spaulding

From Sister Spaulding.

BRO. SMITH: I write at this time to beg an interest in the prayers of the church. I am one of the lonely ones. I was one of those who believed that Christ would come in ’44, and was greatly disappointed; since that time have tried to hold fast, that no man take my crown. Although I have made many crooked paths, am striving to overcome, through the blood of the Lamb. I have endeavored to keep the Sabbath for the last 11 years; have had but few privileges; have seldom met with God’s people. Since the churches were organized I have not lived where I could unite with any church, partly on account of poor health, and partly on account of the distance.

Eight years ago I had a stroke of the palsy; for five years was unable to dress myself; since that time have partially recovered. Have not fully lived out the health reform; have not been situated so that I could. I feel that my days are short; my health is very poor. I have a cancer on my breast that no earthly aid can reach. Pray for me, that I may be enabled to do and suffer all His righteous will. I would be so glad could some of the elders of the church come this way and pray with me. It has been some three or four years since I have seen one of like precious faith. I came from Vermont. Should any one pass through Bloomington, they can find my home two miles from the city, on the Springfield road.

C. B. SPAULDING

Mc. Lean Co., Ill., May 4, 1868.