《文稿发布》第1033号
萨拉曼卡异象和1890年日记
——怀爱伦从1890年10月8日至12月30日的旅行、操劳和信函
1890年10月9日，星期四，纽约，锡拉丘兹
在尼亚加拉桥我们走出卧铺车，在硬座车厢就座。不久每一个可获得的座位就都坐了人。我们约在中午到达了锡拉丘兹。伯迪克姐妹在这里找到我们并邀请我们去她家吃点心。在下雨。她的丈夫有一辆有蓬马车，但只能载一个人。我们认为最好走进硬座车厢，尽管要在一个半小时之后才会开车。我们在车厢里与伯迪克弟兄聊天。他似乎很渴望我们访问锡拉丘兹并为教会作工。锡拉丘兹是一个大城市，在那里的工人很少。——《文稿》1890年41号第1页(日记16，第169页){MR1033 5.1}
1890年10月10日，星期五，纽约，亚当斯中心
我们约在下午四点半从锡拉丘兹到了这个地方。莱恩弟兄、威尔科克斯弟兄和普莱斯弟兄在车站等着我们。我们见到他们很高兴。一辆马车接我们去了格林姐妹家。我们在那里发现一个各方面都很舒适的家。聚会已经举行了两天。我星期五晚上神经很紧张，不能入睡，直到半夜左右。——《文稿》1890年41号第3-4页(日记16，第174页){MR1033 5.2}
1890年10月11日，安息日，纽约，亚当斯中心
[怀爱伦在这个日期写了一篇九页的文件，“为基督作见证。”在怀爱伦著作托管委员会的文档里列为《文稿》1890年21号，发表于《评论与通讯》，1898年8月16日]
下午两点半，我对一屋子的人讲了话。有相当多第七日浸信会的人在场。额外的长椅被带进来，放在过道上;走廊也满了人。我从《约翰福音》17:3讲起。……主在我向聚集的众人讲道时给了我自由，他们听得很感兴趣。接下来举行了见证聚会，作了许多极好的见证。{MR1033 6.1}
我们很高兴在这个场合见到上帝年老的仆人们。从第三位天使的信息兴起时，我们就与弗雷德里克·惠勒长老相识，他现在将近80岁了。我们与(H.H.)威尔科克斯和(凯斯.奥)泰勒相识有四十年了。岁月不饶人，对这些年老的旗手和我都是一样。——《文稿》1890年41号第4页(日记16，第175页){MR1033 6.2}
1890年10月12日，星期日，纽约，亚当斯中心
我享受了宝贵的夜间休息。四点一刻起来，在祷告中寻求了主的恩典和赐福之后，我开始写作。我很感激主，我比预期的更好地忍受了昨天的劳累。我求主赐给我力量和恩典，并且赞美祂的圣名，我明显按照所赐的应许得到了我最需要的东西。——《文稿》1890年41号第11页(日记16，第176页){MR1033 6.3}
1890年10月13日，星期一，纽约，亚当斯中心
昨天是美好的一天，晴朗又温和。时间被聚会、讲道和指导占满了。我下午向满满一堂的人讲了道。一些安息日复临信徒在场，还有许多人是与我们不同信仰的。我蒙告知有比以前更多的外人在场。{MR1033 6.4}
我的主题经文是约17:18。……我在向那些在场的人讲生命之道时很自由。我知道主丰富大量地赐给了我祂的圣灵和祂的恩典，并给了祂的子民一个明确的见证。有许多人内心似乎被主的灵软化折服了。{MR1033 7.1}
我已受邀讲论节制。愿主指导我要向人们介绍的题目。我答应星期一晚上讲道。普莱斯弟兄昨天晚上讲了，所讲的话是按时分粮，因为主藉着他讲了话。……{MR1033 7.2}
十点钟我又进入礼拜堂，在业务会议上讲了话，宣读了一份写于1875年10月12日的呼吁，论到在帐篷大会期间付出努力后用个人之工和出版物进行后续工作的必要性。这会坚固已经接受的观念。{MR1033 7.3}
传道人们受邀去了迪洛斯·格林姐妹家，我们享受了一起交往的时光。我赞美主，在我们的软弱中，我们可以握住上帝的能力。……{MR1033 7.4}
星期一下午有一匹马和一辆双轮单座轻马车提供给我们，撒拉和我就驾车去了亚当斯。我们发现亚当斯是比亚当斯中心更大的地方。那里有更多的商业区，然而亚当斯中心到目前为止是最宜人最有吸引力的。这里只有很少的商店，明显是第七日浸信会的居住地。{MR1033 7.5}
我晚上向满堂的人讲了道，会众表现出极其显著的关注。通风不是很好，一些人眼皮沉重，我便请他们站起来唱：“我愿跟随祢，我的救主，”达到了想要的效果。姿态改变了，人人似乎都被唤起听所讲的话。我很自由地从《彼得后书》一章讲起，详述了宝贵的应许。{MR1033 7.6}
我特别有负担要唤起教会中的平信徒起来行动，叫每一个人都意识到自己的责任，成为与上帝同工的人。——《文稿》1890年41号第13-15页，(日记16，第189-193页){MR1033 7.7}
1890年10月14日，星期二，纽约，罗马
我10月14日早上四点在亚当斯中心起床，心中充满对上帝的感激之情，因为祂对我的慈爱怜悯和持续不断的恩慈良善。我睡得很好，心存感激。我们在到这个地方的旅程中一直蒙保守;没有意外事件或伤害临到我们。我们七点半离开亚当斯中心，一路到了罗马，没有换车。普莱斯弟兄租了一辆马车，我们乘车一英里到了他家。我们很高兴在他自己的家里见到他的妻子和小儿子。我们晚上睡得很好，得到了安舒。——《文稿》1890年42号第1页(日记16，第217页){MR1033 7.8}
1890年10月15日，星期三，马萨诸塞州，南兰卡斯特
15日的早上相当凉爽但却宜人。我们享受了与这家人一起祷告的宝贵时光，然后与他们道别，出租马车带我们回到了车站。我们约在上午九点一刻上了火车。许多人挤进车厢。没有座位了。我们受邀进入有可躺式座位的客车厢，直到抵达了尤蒂卡。我们没有为这个优待额外付费。我们发现我们必须以一切可能的方式节俭。……{MR1033 8.1}
我们约在五点钟到达了伍斯特。不得不候车一个半小时。我们约在八点钟到达了南兰卡斯特。A.T.罗宾逊弟兄[新英格兰区会的会长]和马车在车站接我们。我们立刻被接到了哈里斯姐妹家，在那里受到了欢迎，感觉自在。——《文稿》1890年42号第1-2页(日记，第217-218,220页){MR1033 8.2}
1890年10月16日，星期四，马萨诸塞州，南兰卡斯特
与罗宾逊弟兄一起驾车去了克林顿。这是美好的一天，我们很享受驾车。……看望了A.T.琼斯弟兄的妻子琼斯姐妹。我们发现她和她的孩子们通常很好。我们看望了赫斯格姐妹。设法安慰她。哈里斯姐妹和我与她一起祷告了一会儿，我们都蒙了福气。——《文稿》1890年42号第3页(日记16，第220-221页){MR1033 8.3}
1890年10月17日，星期五，南兰卡斯特
三点钟起床，花了一些时间祈祷，我的心因上帝的慈爱而对祂充满了感激之情。……{MR1033 8.4}
整个上午都稳定地下着雨。约在中午乌云消散，法恩斯沃思弟兄提供他的马和马车给哈里斯姐妹和我驾车出行。我的头因大量写作而疲倦。我们驾车很平静。天黑前回来了。天空清朗，繁星点点。我大感舒畅。我们在安息日开始的时候献上了祈祷。——《文稿》1890年42号第4页(日记16，第222-223页){MR1033 8.5}
1890年10月18日，安息日，南兰卡斯特
[怀爱伦在这个日期给约翰·哈维·凯洛格医生写了一封十四页的信(《信函》1890年18号)，她在信中敦促他利用巴特尔克里克疗养院的一些利润去帮助其它机构。]
我早早起来，将我的情况交给主。我有疾病天天压迫着我，可是我并不想看这些令人沮丧的事。我谦卑地祈求上帝，要是能荣耀祂的圣名，就保存我的视力，保存我的听力，保守我的头脑清晰好理解圣经，将耶稣宝贵的爱传达给别人。{MR1033 9.1}
我下午两点半讲道。我在讲道时有自由，心存感激，因为有特权在会众面前介绍耶稣和祂的义。教堂满了人，我们在讲道之后举行的见证聚会很好，作了许多宝贵的见证。——《文稿》1890年42号第4-5页(日记16，第224页){MR1033 9.2}
1890年10月19日，星期日，南兰卡斯特
我早上四点一刻起来，倾心向上帝祈祷，恳求大能的医治者赐给我祂的恢复之能。祂能为我行大事，因为祂已为我做了许多，我渴望祂的救恩向那些相信真理的人显明。我们为什么这么没有信心呢?{MR1033 9.3}
我在小教堂参加了五点半的聚会，向人们作了短讲。有相当多的人在场，作了很好的见证。{MR1033 9.4}
雾很大。我期待雾消散，但却失望了。雨开始下，持续不断地从天上倾盆而下。我不舒服，既有倾盆大雨，我就想了一下，我可能最好不去聚会，但我责备了自己竟想到这种因不履约而使人们失望的事。我两点半去了教堂，发现堂里满了人，尽管大雨倾盆而下。在唱诗祷告又唱诗之后，我从《约翰福音》14章讲起。主赐给了我自由和祂的福气。——《文稿》1890年42号第5页(日记16，第225-226页){MR1033 9.5}
1890年10月20日，星期一，南兰卡斯特
我早上三点钟起来，今天早上感觉不是很好。我的左耳很痛，从七点一直疼到十点。然后在睡眠中得到了休息。为这个修复者——睡眠——而赞美耶和华。睡眠是何等大的福气啊!疟疾一有机会就抓住我，我有一场持久战，以免因此失去工作能力;我确实祈求这个使我痛苦的耳朵可以复原，使我不至于失去听力。{MR1033 10.1}
雨继续从天上倾盆而下。我与查德威克弟兄进行了会谈，向他请教重要问题。与迈尔斯弟兄和桑德森姐妹交谈了约一小时，后者是马克森医生的妻子的姐姐。她在推销卷四方面做得很好。[怀爱伦说的“卷四”指《大斗争》(即《善恶之争》)，因为它取代了《预言之灵》卷四。]她征求我的意见，问她要不要在凯洛格医生管理之下的培训学校上学三年以便从事外国布道。{MR1033 10.2}
关于她的情况，我没有特别的亮光，只是决定要说一些将要过去的这一年留在我脑海中的事。……{MR1033 10.3}
[阿摩司]普雷斯科特教授来访。他的年龄和我差不多。我们很有益地交谈了过去、现在和将来。然后我们屈膝祈祷，在上帝面前有了一段极其宝贵动人的时光。——《文稿》1890年42号第6, 8页(日记16，第227-228, 231页){MR1033 10.4}
1890年10月21日，星期二，南兰卡斯特
感谢主对我的怜悯和恩慈。我昨晚睡得很好，四点钟起来，享受了宝贵的祷告时光。我将我的情况呈在上帝面前，祂知道我的软弱，也能救济我，因为祂能使祂的能力在我的软弱中显得完全。我用信心的双臂呈上赫斯格姐妹和惠勒姐妹，宝贵的灵魂。……{MR1033 11.1}
我写了好几页，论到落在教会每一个肢体个人身上的要在主的葡萄园中尽本分的责任。我参加了五点半的聚会，很高兴见到相当多的人在场，因为我有来自主的重要的话语要对他们讲。——《文稿》1890年42号第8-9页(日记16，第232-233页){MR1033 11.2}
1890年10月22日，星期三，南兰卡斯特
我约在五点起来。我心中的思路使我睡不着，直到过了午夜。我在祷告中寻求主，然后去了早上的聚会，作了短讲，论到那被埋起来的一千银子。{MR1033 11.3}
我会见了阿摩司·普雷斯科特的妻子。下午宣读了一份写于15年前的文章，我对这篇深感兴趣。……{MR1033 11.4}
在早上的聚会也在下午讲了道。宣读了1875年写给我们一些杰出弟兄的信，然后作了一些明确的评论，似乎深入人心。{MR1033 11.5}
W. C.怀特、撒拉·麦克恩特弗和我受邀在大学之家吃了午餐。我很高兴看到那么多聪明的青年男女上学。他们有105名一流的学生。——《文稿》1890年42号第16页(日记16，第242, 246页){MR1033 11.6}
1890年10月23日，星期四，南兰卡斯特
[怀爱伦在这个日期给富尔顿弟兄和伯克弟兄写了一封4页的信(《信函》1890年9c号)，力劝他们推迟在圣赫勒那疗养院建新楼，以便有能力帮助太平洋出版社。]
昨晚睡得很好，我在恳切的祷告中倾心祈求主的亮光和旨意。我知道我想要做那些祂看为喜悦的事。我想要上帝的道路，而不是我的道路;上帝的旨意，而不是我的意愿。我将自己完全交给主。{MR1033 11.7}
正在发出呼吁：我们在密歇根州的各教会需要你们的帮助，我们在缅因州需要你们的帮助。我们在新英格兰区会需要你们的帮助。我们就在兰卡斯特这里需要你们的见证。愿良善的耶和华让祂的声音被听到：“这是正路，要行在其间”(赛30:21)。有一件事我很确信：主非常智慧，不会犯错，我无论何往都需要祂的临格，需要祂行在我前面，否则我所有的努力都会没用。……{MR1033 12.1}
我现在每天讲一次常常是两次道，并大量写作，我晚上睡得很好。麦克恩特弗姐妹和我驾车去了克林顿。天气极其美好。下午哈里斯姐妹和我驾车出去四英里，采集了伏牛花。——《文稿》1890年42号第16-17页(日记16，第247-248页){MR1033 12.2}
给玛丽安·戴维斯的信
[玛丽安·戴维斯为怀夫人工作，辅助她预备了许多最重要的怀著。]
1890年10月23日
亲爱的玛丽安：
是时候了，你要有段时间完全休息，我希望你现在尊重并接受我的好意。你外出到你父家的时候，不要设法书写或校正文稿。只要让头脑得到休息和自由，去你喜欢去的任何地方，做你喜欢做的任何事并且休息。你的工资会照发。这是我明确的心愿，然后，当我完成这一轮的聚会时，我们将进入准备《基督生平》的阶段，新鲜又认真。你愿意做吗?{MR1033 12.3}
我在照着我能做的写一点《基督生平》，然而其它的主题与我的工作一起进来，是我不得不考虑并描绘在纸上的。……我在写作方面做得比在巴特尔克里克的时候多得多。我认为这里[南兰卡斯特]的空气比巴特尔克里克的好一些。——《信函》1890年108号第1,3页。{MR1033 12.4}
1890年10月24日，星期五，南兰卡斯特
晚上开始下雨，持续了一整天。我看到尽管下雨，人们还是在从康涅狄格和纳舒厄过来。下午教堂满了人。我设法从《约翰福音》15章讲起，论到枝子与葡萄树的关系。空气很沉重，死气沉沉，似乎不可能让所有的人都保持清醒。我们便叫他们起身唱诗，可是堂里的空气仍有一种压抑。{MR1033 13.1}
我想最好改变程序，便请那些从未将自己的心交给上帝和那些正被试探胜过的人上前来。有八个座位被占用。一些人在祷告之前作见证讲了他们的需要。主创作了祷告。古德里奇弟兄和A.T.罗宾逊弟兄以极大的热情献上了祷告。主在祈祷时给了我自由，主的福气停留在我身上和许多人身上。内心的痛苦离开了我，主的平安占据了我的心。感谢主。{MR1033 13.2}
10月24日早上，古德里奇长老来看望我，我们长谈了帮助缅因州的必要性。——《文稿》1890年42号第17-18页(日记16，第249, 250页){MR1033 13.3}
1890年10月25日，安息日，南兰卡斯特
我度过了一个非常不安宁的夜晚。我在星期五下午努力工作，两点半过来，一直工作到日落。主确实赐福了我。主解除了我心中的痛苦，给我圣灵里的平安喜乐。{MR1033 13.4}
虽然我在晚上病得很重，我却没有失去信心;我没有让仇敌打掉我对耶稣基督的把握。感谢主我在破晓前得到了几个小时的休息。我今天早上很虚弱。五点钟起来，在祷告中寻求主，我便得到了安慰和赐福。我的人生似乎要成为与疾病不断作战的一生，然而主加给了我力量，好为祂作我的见证。祂帮助了我的软弱。祂的能力在我的软弱上显得完全。而当我如此虚弱以致似乎不可能讲话时，祂就使我有勇气，刚强喜乐。祂给予我祂的灵和祂的生命，以便我将之给予别人，并用我所得的安慰，安慰他们。{MR1033 13.5}
我儿子怀威利今天上午讲了道，为了学院学生的益处向青少年作了一次很有益的演讲。他介绍这些题目的方式似乎感动了青少年的心。我们的传道弟兄们敦促威利演讲。他虽然同意了，但是非常有悖于他的意愿。我相信这是他所应该去做的，而不是去作一个办事员，就如外国差会的的通讯员[外国差会干事]。{MR1033 14.1}
我下午特别顺畅地讲了道。堂里满了人。我再次呼吁在主的军队里作志愿者。我恳求人们离开黑暗权势的黑旗，撒但的黑旗，站在以马内利大君血染的旌旗之下。五个座位满了人。许多人在第一次寻求主。许多人是来自学校的学生。何等珍贵的景象啊!既然天使们在天上因一个罪人的悔改而欢喜快乐，那么对于超过二十个人来归向耶稣，天上必有何等大的喜乐啊!这是一个非常严肃的场面，会众中许多人的心深受感动。有明显的证据表明主耶稣临格在聚会中。{MR1033 14.2}
当我们跪下祷告的时候，法恩斯沃思弟兄、罗宾逊弟兄、法曼弟兄和我献上了祷告，我们都有一种恳切代求的精神，不仅为那些正在寻求主的人，也为全体会众，特别是为传道人。——《文稿》1890年42号第24-25页(日记16，第260-262页){MR1033 14.3}
1890年10月26日，星期日，南兰卡斯特
我自从三点钟就睡不着了。我起身沐浴，然后试着看看能否入睡;但是不行，我有太多事要思想。我穿好衣服，然后享受了一段宝贵的祷告时光，自从四点钟一直在写。现在是六点半了。……{MR1033 14.4}
我下午向大批的听众讲了道。我担心我不会有力量，但是主给了我祂的恩典和祂的能力向人们演讲，从《哥林多后书》3:18讲起。——《文稿》1890年42号第29-30页(日记16，第270,272页){MR1033 15.1}
1890年10月27日，星期一，南兰卡斯特
我起得很早，参加了早上的聚会，宣读了一篇文章，论到主要推销了一本书，《圣经读物》，却让卷四[《大斗争》，即《善恶之争》]从出版社沉寂了。人们没有得到他们实在需要的材料，因为没有表现出兴趣传播它。{MR1033 15.2}
与罗宾逊弟兄的家人共进了午餐。她妻子的母亲，法恩斯沃思姐妹，我已多年未见了。我们作了一点探访。晚上我向那些在教堂里聚会的人宣读了三篇文章。这是非常重要的内容。{MR1033 15.3}
我变得非常疲惫。我头上有一个脓肿。我的头和耳朵相当疼痛。晚上接受了某种治疗。我虽被软弱所困，却坚持这个应许：“我是你的恢复者。我必恢复你。在你一切的疼痛和苦难中，要记住我必恢复你。”这是我相信的。——《1890年42号第32页(日记16，第274页){MR1033 15.4}
1890年10月28日，星期二，南兰卡斯特
[怀爱伦在这个日期写了两页信，论到她想要出售的她在希尔兹堡的房产。这些信是写给邓拉普弟兄(《信函》1890年3a号)和哈钦斯弟兄的(《信函》1890年13a号)。]
我得到了比我躺下的时候担心我会得到的更多我的睡眠。我的耳朵敷了药膏，但我并没有看到好转的特别变化。埃默里·法恩斯沃思弟兄带来他的马和四轮轻型马车，带撒拉和我去了克林顿，我看了一位牙医，看看是不是我的牙引起了这种麻烦。他检查了我的牙齿，说它们不需要任何修复。我在求主帮助我，消除疼痛，并且加给我力量去做摆在我面前的工作。我知道我有一个信息要传给人们。{MR1033 15.5}
我与司提反·贝尔登[怀爱伦从前的姐夫。司提反·贝尔登娶了怀爱伦的姐姐撒拉，直到她于1868年去世。]长谈了一次。他很谦卑，似乎处于很好的灵性状态。他现在正经历剧烈的考验。我为他感到难过，设法安慰他鼓励他要倚赖主。我与罗宾逊弟兄谈了话。我相信很有益处。{MR1033 16.1}
爱德华兹弟兄来看望我。我与他长谈了一次，希望会解除他的顾虑。帕默姐妹进来了，我与她交谈了一会儿。我发现有足够多的事去做，以认真的工作占据每一时刻。——《文稿》1890年42号第32-33页(日记16，第275页){MR1033 16.2}
1890年10月29日，星期三，南兰卡斯特
我很早起来，在祷告中寻求主的福气。我凭自己不能做什么。我理智地感觉到我的力量是软弱的。但耶和华是我的帮助者;我要倚赖祂。{MR1033 16.3}
我八点半在学院讲了道。学生们集合起来，我很高兴地说我还没在任何一所学校见过比如今在南兰卡斯特学院上学的更好的一班学生。我主要详述了他们必需使自己成为他们可能成为的一切，始终倚赖主开启他们的悟性，赐给他们祂的恩典和祂的智慧。——《文稿》1890年42号第33页(日记16，第276页){MR1033 16.4}
取道纽约去宾夕法尼亚，1890年10月30日，星期四
[在火车上写在笔记纸上。怀夫人显然没有将她的日记带在手边。见第88页的摹本。]
我们昨天约在两点钟离开了南兰卡斯特。不得不停留在伍斯特三小时。下午五点钟离开，十点钟到了纽约市。威利比我们早两天到了该城。我们得去布鲁克林才能到教会。我们换了五次车，我想，每一次换车都需要上下阶梯。我多么心存感激呀，因为主使我的四肢有力量，尤其是我的踝子骨，使我能像我们一行人——威利、A.T.罗宾逊、撒拉·麦克恩特弗和我——中的任何一个人一样快地行走和攀登阶梯。我赞美主，今天早上我能向那些问：“你睡得好吗?”的人说“好——尽管高架轨道上的火车几乎在我们窗户边上卡嗒卡嗒地经过。”{MR1033 16.5}
我们比所计划的耽搁了一天之久。我耳中有疟疾，牵连了头部，很是痛苦。不敢在路上。我咨询了一位牙医。他说牙齿并不是引起这种痛苦的原因。于是我用了酒精，发了汗，尽量抑制疼痛，得到了缓解。我意识到这一切的麻烦乃是一次重伤风的结果。……{MR1033 17.1}
我一直在力求主加给我力量，将我可怜的心脏从痛苦中解脱出来。我将我的请求留在施恩的宝座前，说：“主啊，不要成就我的意思，只要成就祢的意思。”如果祂喜悦给我恩典在几乎不断的疼痛和苦难中为祂工作，我就说：“阿们。”我会继续工作，直到脱下我的军装，放在我的救赎主脚前。——《文稿》1890年43号第1-2页。 {MR1033 17.2}
1890年10月30日，星期四晚上，纽约，萨拉曼卡
[怀夫人在萨拉曼卡逗留的某个时间写了一封12页的信给“在负责岗位的弟兄们”。这封信由O.A.奥尔森长老于1892年2月18日发表在一本题为“对传道人和总会委员会的一个呼吁”的小册子上。]
昨天(10月29日，星期三)对我来说是难过的一天，特别是在傍晚。我们约在十点钟的时候接近纽约市。我很不喜欢高架铁路。我们常常换车，得上下阶梯，受气流冲击，我着了凉。我觉得很不舒适。我们在一个站台等了半个多小时，罗宾逊弟兄和威利·怀特去找地方存放手卷和大件行李。我在这里因接触气流而感冒了，很担心后果。夜里十一点钟我们到了罗宾逊弟兄家的布道所。这么晚了很难叫醒任何一个人。我们终于成功了，便被迎进传道所，喝了一杯热饮就休息了。高架铁路离我们的房间很近，客流的喧闹声持续到很晚，但我因疲倦而睡着了。尽早吃了早餐并祷告之后，我们就启程去纽约市乘火车。我们得经历同样疲倦的过程，上下阶梯去高架铁路，以便到达目的地。{MR1033 17.3}
匆忙赶路之后，我们坐在去纽约萨拉曼卡的车厢里很感恩，我们星期四夜里十一点钟到了那里。我恶心、疲惫、紧张、似乎受不了车厢里的高温。尽管乘客们诚恳地提出抗议，却没有给他们提供什么安舒。有人抱怨通风器开着或门开着，并且把它们关上了。我希望绝不要再经历在那趟火车上的神经性虚脱了。{MR1033 18.1}
星期四晚上。我们在车遇见了希克斯弟兄，他让我们在他家里作客。整天都在下雨，在这个地方，地面上覆盖着雪——我们今年见到的头一场雪。大家都上床了，希克斯弟兄在退去休息前给我提供了热水喝。——《文稿》1890年44号第1-2页(日记16，第283-284页){MR1033 18.2}
1890年10月31日，星期五早上，纽约，萨拉曼卡
[怀爱伦在这个日期给E.P.丹尼尔斯长老写了他的个人问题(《信函》1890年70号)。]
我们被介绍到希克斯弟兄母亲的家里，她是一位和蔼可亲的女士，没有守安息日，也不反对守安息日。希克斯弟兄的妻子在精神病院，因为16年前的一次跌倒伤了她的后脑。他们有一个15岁的儿子，一个安静的少年。他不作任何信仰表白。{MR1033 18.3}
希克弟兄受聘监管铁路上的劳动力，每年领1500美元。他接受了安息日，递交了辞呈，但铁路的总裁不接受，所以他得继续守安息日并做他的工作。他们在安息日多次派人来请他去监管铁路上的一些困难工作，但他没有响应，他们也没有解雇他，因为他很忠心而且非常受尊重。——《文稿》1890年44号第2页(日记16，第284页){MR1033 18.4}
The Travels, Labors, and Letters of Ellen G. White from October 8 to December 30, 1890
【Syracuse, New York, Thursday, October 9, 1890】
At Niagara bridge we stepped out of the sleeper and took our seats in the day coach. Soon every available seat was occupied. We reached Syracuse about noon. Here Sister Burdick found us and invited us to go to her house for refreshments. It was raining. Her husband had a covered carriage but could take only one in it. We thought best to step into the day coach, although it would not be in motion for one hour and a half. We had a visit with Brother Burdick in the cars. He seemed to be very anxious that we should visit Syracuse and labor for the church. Syracuse is a large city and the workers in it are very few.—Manuscript 41, 1890, 1?(Diary 16, p. 169).{MR1033 5.1}[1]
【Adams Center, New York, Friday, October 10, 1890】
We arrived at this place from Syracuse at about half past four o’clock p.m. Brethren Lane, Wilcox, and Place were at the depot waiting for us. We were glad to meet them. A horse and carriage took us to Sister Green’s. There we found a comfortable home in every respect. Meetings had been in session two days. I was very nervous Friday night and could not sleep until about midnight.—Manuscript 41, 1890, 3-4?(Diary 16, p. 174).{MR1033 5.2}[2]
【Adams Center, New York, Sabbath, October 11, 1890】
[On this date Ellen White wrote a nine-page document, “Witnesses for Christ.” Listed as?Manuscript 21, 1890, in the White Estate files, it was published in?The Review and Herald, August 16, 1898.][3]
At half-past two o’clock p.m. I spoke to a full house. There were quite a number of Seventh Day Baptists present. Extra benches were brought in and placed in the aisles; the gallery was full. I spoke from?John 17:3.... The Lord gave me freedom in speaking to the people assembled, who listened with interest. A social [i.e., testimony] meeting followed and many excellent testimonies were borne.{MR1033 6.1}[4]
We were gratified to meet the aged servants of God on this occasion. We have been acquainted from the rise of the third angel’s message with Elder [Frederick] Wheeler, who is now nearing 80 years. We have been acquainted with Elders [H. H.] Wilcox and [Charles O.] Taylor for the last 40 years. Age is telling on these old standard-bearers, as well as upon me.—Manuscript 41, 1890, 4?(Diary 16, p. 175).{MR1033 6.2}[5]
【Adams Center, New York, Sunday, October 12, 1890】
I enjoyed a precious night’s rest. Arose quarter past four and after seeking the Lord in prayer for His grace and His blessing, I commenced writing. I feel grateful to the Lord that I endured the taxation of yesterday much better than I expected. I do ask the Lord for strength and grace, and praise His holy name that I do receive decidedly, according to the promise given, the very things I most need.—Manuscript 41, 1890, 11?(Diary 16, p. 176).{MR1033 6.3}[6]
【Adams Center, New York, Monday, October 13, 1890】
Yesterday was a beautiful day, clear and mild. The time was well filled by meetings, preaching, and instruction. I spoke to a full house in the afternoon. Some Seventh-day Adventists were present, and many not of our faith. I am told that there were more from outside present than had ever been at the meeting before.{MR1033 6.4}[7]
My text was?John 17:18.... I had much freedom in speaking the words of life to those present. The Lord, I know, gave me His Spirit and His grace in rich measure and a decided testimony for His people. There were many whose hearts seemed to be softened and subdued by the Spirit of the Lord.{MR1033 7.1}[8]
I have been requested to speak upon temperance. May the Lord guide me in regard to the subjects to present to the people. I consented to speak Monday night. Brother Place spoke last night and the words were meat in due season, for the Lord spoke through him....{MR1033 7.2}[9]
At ten o-clock I went again into the meetinghouse and spoke in the business meeting and read an appeal which was written October 12, 1875, in regard to the necessity of following up the labors put forth during the camp meetings with personal effort and with publications. This will fasten the ideas already received.{MR1033 7.3}[10]
The ministers were invited to Sister Deloss Green’s and we had a social season together. I praise the Lord that in our feebleness we may take hold upon divine power....{MR1033 7.4}[11]
Monday afternoon a horse and buggy was furnished us and Sara and I rode to Adams. We find Adams is a larger place than Adams Center. There are more business places and yet Adams Center is by far the most pleasant and attractive. There are but few stores here. It is decidedly a Seventh Day Baptist settlement.{MR1033 7.5}[12]
I spoke in the evening to a full house. The congregation paid the most marked attention. The ventilation was not good and some eyes were heavy, and I requested them to arise and sing, “I Will Follow Thee, My Saviour,” which had the desired effect. The position was changed and all seemed aroused to hear the words spoken. I had much freedom in speaking from?2 Peter 1, dwelling upon the precious promises.{MR1033 7.6}[13]
My special burden is to arouse the laymen in the church to action, that every individual shall sense his duty to become a worker together with God.—Manuscript 41, 1890, 13-15?(Diary 16, pp. 189-193).{MR1033 7.7}[14]
【Rome, New York, Tuesday, October 14, 1890】
I arose at Adams Center, October 14, at four o’clock and my heart was filled with gratitude to God for His loving mercy and continual goodness to me.I have slept well. My heart is thankful. We have been preserved on the journey to this place; no accident or harm has befallen us. We left Adams Center at half past seven o’clock and went through to Rome without change. Brother Place engaged a hack and we rode one mile to his house. We were pleased to meet his wife and little son in his own home. We slept well through the night and were refreshed.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 1?(Diary 16, p. 217).{MR1033 7.8}[15]
【South Lancaster, Mass., Wednesday, October 15, 1890】
The morning of the 15th was quite cool but pleasant. We enjoyed a precious season of prayer with the family and then bade them farewell, and the hack took us back to the depot. We stepped on the cars about 15 minutes past nine a.m. Many crowded into the cars. There were no seats. We were requested to go into the chair car until we reached Utica. We paid nothing extra for this privilege. We find we must economize in every way possible....{MR1033 8.1}[16]
We arrived at Worcester about five o’clock. Had to wait one hour and a half. We arrived at South Lancaster about eight o’clock. Brother A. T. Robinson [President of the New England Conference.] was at the depot with carriage for us. We were taken at once to Sister Harris’ where we were welcomed and felt at home.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 1-2?(Diary 16, pp. 217-218, 220).{MR1033 8.2}[17]
【South Lancaster, Thursday, October 16, 1890】
Rode out with Brother Robinson to Clinton. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the ride much.... Visited Sister Jones, wife of A. T. Jones. We found her with her children usually well. We called on Sister Haskell. Tried to comfort her. Sister Harris and I had a season of prayer with her and we were all blessed.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 3?(Diary 16, pp. 220-221).{MR1033 8.3}[18]
【South Lancaster, Friday, October 17, 1890】
Arose at three o’clock and devoted some time to prayer. My heart is filled with gratitude to God for His loving kindness....{MR1033 8.4}[19]
It has rained steadily all the forenoon. About noon the clouds disappeared and Brother Farnsworth presented Sister Harris and me with his horse and carriage,to ride out. My head was tired with much writing. We had a very restful drive. It was dark before we returned. The sky was clear and the stars shone brightly. I was much refreshed. We had prayer at the commencement of the Sabbath.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 4?(Diary 16, pp. 222-223).{MR1033 8.5}[20]
【South Lancaster, Sabbath, October 18, 1890】
[Ellen White wrote Dr. John Harvey Kellogg a 14-page letter on this date (Letter 18, 1890) in which she urged him to use some of the profits of the Battle Creek Sanitarium to help other institutions.][21]
I arose early and committed my case to the Lord. I have infirmities that press upon me daily, and yet I do not mean to look at these discouraging things. I humbly ask God, that if it can glorify His holy name, to preserve my eyesight, to preserve my hearing, to keep my mind clear to understand the Scriptures and to communicate the precious love of Jesus to others.{MR1033 9.1}[22]
I spoke at half-past two-o’clock p.m. I had freedom in speaking and was thankful for the privilege of presenting Jesus and His righteousness before the congregation. The church was full and our social meeting after the discourse was good. Many precious testimonies were borne.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 4-5?(Diary 16, p. 224).{MR1033 9.2}[23]
【South Lancaster, Sunday, October 19, 1890】
I arose at a quarter past four a.m. I lifted my heart to God in prayer and pleaded with the mighty Healer to give me His restoring power. He can do great things for me, for He has done much for me, and I long for His salvation to be revealed to those who believe the truth. Why are we so faithless?{MR1033 9.3}[24]
I attended the meeting in the chapel at half-past five and spoke to the people a short time. There was a goodly number present and good testimonies were borne.{MR1033 9.4}[25]
It is quite foggy. I expected the fog would lift but was disappointed. The rain set in and has continued to pour from the heavens bountifully. I was indisposed, and with the rain pouring down I thought for a moment it might be best for me not to go to the meeting, but I reproved myself for thinking of such a thing as disappointing the people in not filling my appointment. At half-past two I went to the church and found the house well filled, notwithstanding the rain was pouring down. After singing and prayer and singing again I spoke to the people from?John 14. The Lord gave me freedom and His blessing.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 5?(Diary 16, pp. 225-226).{MR1033 9.5}[26]
【South Lancaster, Monday, October 20, 1890】
I have risen at three o’clock a.m. I am not feeling well this morning. Was suffering much pain in my left ear from seven o’clock until ten. Then obtained rest in sleep. Praise the Lord for the restorer, Sleep. What a blessing it is! The malaria seizes me whenever it can have a chance and I have a continual warfare to keep from being incapacitated for labor on this account; and I do pray that this afflicted ear may recover and I shall not lose my hearing.{MR1033 10.1}[27]
The rain continues to pour down from the heavens. I have had an interview with Brother Chadwick, consulting him upon important subjects. Had about one hour’s conversation with Brother Miles and Sister Sanderson, sister to Dr. Maxson’s wife. She is doing a good work in canvassing for Volume IV. [Ellen White referred to the Great Controversy?as “Volume IV” since it replaced?Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. IV.] Advice was solicited as to whether she should enter the three years’ training school under Dr. Kellogg with a view to foreign missions.{MR1033 10.2}[28]
I had no special light on her case but decided to say some things which have rested upon my mind for the year that is nearly past....{MR1033 10.3}[29]
Elder [Amos] Prescott called upon me. His age is about the same as mine. We had a profitable talk of past, present, and future. We then bowed in prayer and had a most precious, melting season before God.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 6, 8?(Diary 16, pp. 227-228, 231).{MR1033 10.4}[30]
【South Lancaster, Tuesday, October 21, 1890】
Thank the Lord for His mercy and His goodness to me. I slept well last night and rose at four o’clock and had a precious season of prayer. I presented my case before God, who knows my infirmities and who can relieve me, for He is able to make His strength perfect in my weakness. I presented in the arms of my faith Sister Haskell and Sister Wheeler, precious souls....{MR1033 11.1}[31]
I wrote several pages in regard to the responsibilities resting upon every individual member of the church to have some part to act in the Master’s vineyard. I attended the half-past-five-o’clock meeting and rejoiced to see a good number present, for I had important words from the Lord to speak to them.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 8-9?(Diary 6, pp. 232-233).{MR1033 11.2}[32]
【South Lancaster, Wednesday, October 22, 1890】
I arose at about five. My mind was on a train of thought and I could not sleep until past midnight. I sought the Lord in prayer and then went to the morning meeting and spoke a short time in regard to the one hidden talent.{MR1033 11.3}[33]
I had an interview with Amos Prescott’s wife. In the afternoon read an article written 15 years ago and it was of deep interest to me....{MR1033 11.4}[34]
Spoke in the morning meeting and also in the afternoon. Read letter written to some of our prominent brethren in 1875, then made some decided remarks which seemed to reach hearts.{MR1033 11.5}[35]
W. C. White, Sara McEnterfer, and I were invited to take dinner at the college home. I am pleased to see so many intelligent young men and women attending school. They have 105 students of the first class.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 16?(Diary 16, pp. 242, 246).{MR1033 11.6}[36]
【South Lancaster, Thursday, October 23, 1890】
[On this date Ellen White wrote a 4-page letter to Brethren Fulton and Burke (Letter 9c, 1890), and urged them to defer erecting a new building at St. Helena Sanitarium in order to be able to help the Pacific Press.][37]
Slept well last night and my heart is drawn out to God in earnest prayer for His light and His counsel. I know I want to do those things that are pleasing?in His sight. I want God’s way, not my way; God’s will, not my will. I surrender myself wholly to the Lord.{MR1033 11.7}[38]
Calls are being made: We need your help in our churches in Michigan, and we need your help in the State of Maine. We need your help in the New England Conference. We need your testimony right here in Lancaster. May the good Lord let His voice be heard, “This is the way; walk ye in it.” Of one thing I am sure: I need One who is too wise to err to grant me His presence and to go before me wherever I go or all my efforts will be useless....{MR1033 12.1}[39]
I am now speaking once and frequently twice each day and doing much writing, and I am sleeping well nights. Sister McEnterfer and I rode to Clinton. It was a most beautiful day. In the afternoon Sister Harris and I rode out four miles and gathered barberries.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 16-17?(Diary 16, pp. 247-248).{MR1033 12.2}[40]
【Letter to Marian Davis,October 23, 1890.】
[Marian Davis worked for Mrs. White from 1879-1904, and assisted her in the preparation of many of her most important books.][41]
Dear Marian,It is time that you have a period of entire rest and I hope you will now regard my wishes and take it. While out to your father’s, do not try to write or fix manuscript. Just let the mind rest and be free, go anywhere you please, do anything you please and rest. Your wages shall go on just the same. This is my decided wish and then when I am through with this round of meetings, we will go into the preparation of the Life of Christ, fresh and earnest. Will you do it?{MR1033 12.3}[42]
I am writing a little, as I can, on the Life of Christ, but other topics come in with my labor to which I am obliged to give thought and trace upon paper.... I am doing considerably more in the writing line than when at?Battle Creek. I think the atmosphere is some better here [South Lancaster] than at Battle Creek.—Letter 108, 1890, pp. 1, 3.{MR1033 12.4}[43]
【South Lancaster, Friday, October 24, 1890】
Rain commenced in the night and continued all day. I see notwithstanding the rain the people are coming in from Connecticut and Nashua. The church was full of people in the afternoon. I tried to speak to them from?John 15?on the relation of the branch to the vine. The atmosphere was very heavy and lifeless and it seemed impossible for all the people to keep awake. We called for them to rise up and sing and yet there was an oppression in the atmosphere in the room.{MR1033 13.1}[44]
I thought best to change the exercise and I asked those who had never surrendered their hearts to God and those who were being overcome with temptation to come forward. There were eight seats occupied. Some bore testimony of their needs before a season of prayer. The Lord indited prayer. Brethren Goodrich and A. T. Robinson prayed with great fervor. The Lord gave me freedom in prayer and the blessing of the Lord rested upon myself and many others. The pain of heart left me and the peace of the Lord took possession of my heart. Thank the Lord.{MR1033 13.2}[45]
In the morning, October 24th, Elder Goodrich called to see me and we had a lengthy conversation in reference to the necessity of help in the State of Maine.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 17-18?(Diary 16, pp. 249, 250).{MR1033 13.3}[46]
【South Lancaster, Sabbath, October 25, 1890】
I have had a very restless night. I labored hard Friday afternoon, coming at half-past two and continuing my labors until sundown. The Lord blessed me indeed. The Lord removed the pain in my heart. The Lord gave me peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.{MR1033 13.4}[47]
Although I was quite sick in the night I did not lose my faith; I did not allow the enemy to beat off my hold from Jesus Christ. Thank the Lord I?obtained some hours of rest before daybreak. I am weak this morning. Arose at five o’clock and sought the Lord in prayer, and I am comforted and blessed. My life seems to be a continual battle with infirmities, but the Lord strengthens me to bear my testimony for Him. He helpeth my infirmities. His strength is made perfect in my weakness. And when so very weak that it seems impossible for me to speak, He makes me courageous and strong and joyful. He imparts His Spirit and His life that I can impart the same to others and comfort them with the consolation wherewith I am comforted.{MR1033 13.5}[48]
My son Willie White spoke this forenoon, giving a very profitable talk to the youth and for the benefit of the students at the academy. His way of presenting these subjects seems to reach the hearts of the youth. Our ministering brethren urged Willie to speak. Much against his will he consented. I believe this is what he ought to do, rather than to be a businessman, even as correspondent for foreign missions [foreign missions secretary].{MR1033 14.1}[49]
I spoke in the afternoon with special freedom. The house was full. I again made the call for volunteers in the Lord’s army. I begged that souls would leave the black banner of the powers of darkness, the black banner of Satan, and stand under the bloodstained banner of Prince Immanuel. Five seats were filled. Many were seeking the Lord for the first time. A large number were students from the school. What a precious sight! If there is joy in heaven in the presence of the angels over one sinner that repenteth, what joy must there be in heaven over more than a score of souls coming to Jesus! This was a very solemn scene, and many hearts in the congregation were deeply moved. There was unmistakable evidence that the presence of the Lord Jesus was in the meeting.{MR1033 14.2}[50]
When we bowed for prayer Brother Farnsworth, Brother Robinson, Brother Farman, and myself prayed, and we all had a spirit of earnest intercession not only for those who were seeking the Lord but for the whole congregation, and especially for the ministers.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 24-25?(Diary 16, pp. 260-262).{MR1033 14.3}[51]
【South Lancaster, Sunday, October 26, 1890】
I have not been able to sleep since three o’clock. I arose and indulged in a bath, then tried to see if I could sleep; but no, I have too much thinking to do. I dressed and then enjoyed a precious season of prayer, and have been writing since four o’clock. It is now half past six....{MR1033 14.4}[52]
I spoke in the afternoon to a large audience. I feared I should not have strength, but the Lord gave me His grace and His power to address the people from?2 Corinthians 3:18.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 29-30?(Diary 16, pp. 270, 272).{MR1033 15.1}[53]
【South Lancaster, Monday, October 27, 1890】
I arose early, attended morning meeting, and read an article written in regard to the canvassers working so largely for one book,Bible Readings, and letting Volume IV [The Great Controversy] fall dead from the press. The very matter that the people are in need of they do not have, because there is no interest manifested to circulate it.{MR1033 15.2}[54]
Took dinner with Brother Robinson’s family. His wife’s mother, Sister Farnsworth, I have not met for many years. We had a little visit. In the evening I read three articles to those assembled in the church. This is very important matter.{MR1033 15.3}[55]
I became very weary. There is a gathering in my head. I have considerable pain in head and ear. Received some treatment at night. I am compassed with infirmities, but I cling to the promise, “I am your Restorer. I will restore you. In all your pain and afflictions remember I will restore you.” This I believe.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 32?(Diary 16, p. 274).{MR1033 15.4}[56]
【South Lancaster, Tuesday, October 28, 1890】
[On this date Ellen White wrote two two-page letters concerning her Healdsburg property that she wanted to sell. These were to Brother Dunlap(Letter 3a, 1890) and Brother Hutchings (Letter 13a, 1890).][57]
I have had more sleep than I feared I should get when I lay down. My ear was poulticed, yet I see no special change for the better. Brother Emery Farnsworth brought his horse and phaeton and took Sara and me to Clinton and I visited a dentist to see if my teeth created any of this difficulty. He examined my teeth and said that they did not need any repairing. I am asking the Lord to help me, to remove the pain, and strengthen me to do the work before me. I know I have a message for the people.{MR1033 15.5}[58]
I had a long talk with Stephen Belden. [Ellen White’s former brother-in-law. Stephen Belden was married to Ellen White’s sister Sarah until her death in 1868.] He is humble and seems to be in a good state spiritually. He is passing through sore trials now. I am sorry for him and tried to comfort him and encourage him to trust in the Lord. I had a talk with Brother Robinson. Profitable, I trust.{MR1033 16.1}[59]
Brother Edwards came in to visit me. I had a long talk with him which I hope will relieve his mind. Sister Palmer came in and I talked with her a short time. I find enough to do to occupy every moment with earnest work.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 32-33?(Diary 16, p. 275).{MR1033 16.2}[60]
【South Lancaster, Wednesday, October 29, 1890】
I arose early and sought the Lord in prayer for His blessing. I can of myself do nothing. My strength, I sensibly feel, is weakness. But the Lord is my Helper; in Him will I trust.{MR1033 16.3}[61]
I spoke in the academy at half-past eight o’clock. The students were assembled and I have much pleasure in saying I have not seen a better class of students assembled in any school than is now attending the South Lancaster Academy. I dwelt largely upon the necessity of their making themselves all that they possibly could, always trusting in the Lord to open their understanding and give them His grace and His wisdom.—Manuscript 42, 1890, 33?(Diary 16, p. 276).{MR1033 16.4}[62]
【En route from New York City to Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 30, 1890】
[Written on note paper on the train. Apparently Mrs. White did not have her diary handy. See facsimile on page 88.][63]
We left South Lancaster yesterday at about two o’clock. Was obliged to remain in Worcester three hours. Left at five o’clock p.m. and arrived at New York City at ten o’clock p.m. Willie had preceded us to the city two days. We were obliged to go to Brooklyn to the Mission. We changed five times, I think, and every change required descending stairs or going up stairs. How thankful I was that the Lord had strengthened my limbs, especially my ankle bones, that I?could walk as fast and climb stairs equal to any of our party—Willie, A. T. Robinson, Sara McEnterfer and myself. We did not get to rest until midnight. I praise the Lord this morning I can report to those who ask, “How did you sleep?” “Well—notwithstanding the elevated rail cars were rattling over the rails almost by our windows.”{MR1033 16.5}[64]
We were delayed one day longer than we designed. I had ague in my ear, and head was involved. I suffered much pain. Dared not be on the road. I consulted a dentist. He said the teeth were not the cause of this affliction. Then I took alcohol sweat, and worked my best to subdue the pain, and the relief came. I am made aware that all this trouble was the result of a severe cold....{MR1033 17.1}[65]
I have been urging my prayer for the Lord to strengthen me, to give my poor heart a rest from pain. I leave my petition at the throne of grace and say, “Not my will, but Thine, O Lord, be done.” If it be His pleasure to give me grace to work for Him in pain and suffering almost constantly and this is best for me, I say, “Amen.” I will continue to work until I lay off the armor at the feet of my Redeemer.—Manuscript 43, 1890, 1-2.{MR1033 17.2}[66]
【Salamanca, New York, Thursday Night, October 30, 1890】
[At some point during Mrs. White’s stay in Salamanca she wrote a 12-page letter to “Brethren in Responsible Positions.” This letter (if, 1890) was published by Elder O. A. Olsen on February 18, 1892, in a pamphlet titled, “An Appeal to Ministers and Conference Committees.][67]
Yesterday [Wednesday, October 29] was a trying day for me, especially in the evening. As we approached New York City it was about ten o’clock. I much dislike the elevated railroad. We changed so often, and had to travel up and down the stairs and be exposed to currents of air, with the cold upon me. I was feeling very disagreeable. We waited at one station more than half an hour while Brother Robinson and Willie White went to seek a place to deposit calligraph and large luggage. Here I got cold by being exposed to currents of air, and greatly feared the consequences. It was eleven o’clock at night when we reached the Mission at Brother Robinson’s. It was some time before we could awaken anyone. We succeeded at last and we were welcomed into the Mission. Had?a cup of warm drink and retired. The elevated railroad was very near our chamber and the noise of travel was continued until late, but I slept the sleep of weariness. As early as possible after breakfast and a season of prayer we started on our journey back to New York City to take cars. We had to go through the same wearisome process, going upstairs and downstairs to ride on the elevated railroad, in order to get to our destination.{MR1033 17.3}[68]
We felt thankful when the hurry and bustle were over and we were seated in the cars for Salamanca, New York, which place we reached Thursday night at eleven o’clock. I was sick and tired and nervous. It seemed to me I could not endure the overheating of the cars. There was no comfort to passengers notwithstanding their earnest protests. One man would complain of the ventilators being opened or the door being opened and he would succeed in getting them closed. I hope never to have to suffer such nervous prostration as on that car.{MR1033 18.1}[69]
Thursday night. We met Brother Hicks at the depot and he had us as his guests at his home. It was raining all day, and here in this place the ground was covered with snow—the first we had seen this year. All were in bed and Brother Hicks provided hot water for me to drink before retiring.—Manuscript 44, 1890, 1-2?(Diary 16, pp. 283-284).{MR1033 18.2}[70]
【Salamanca, New York, Friday Morning, October 31, 1890】
[On this date Ellen White wrote elder E. P. Daniells (Letter 70, 1890) about his personal problems.][71]
We were introduced to Brother Hicks’ mother, a kindly looking lady, not a Sabbathkeeper, and not opposed. Brother Hick’s wife is in the insane asylum in consequence of a fall 16 years before, striking upon the back of her head. They have a son 15 years old, a quiet lad. He does not make any profession of religion.{MR1033 18.3}[72]
Brother Hicks is employed to oversee the working force on the railroad, receiving $1500 per year. He embraced the Sabbath and sent in his resignation, but the president of the road did not accept it, so he has continued to keep the Sabbath and do his work. He has been sent for a number of times to oversee some difficult job on the railroad on the Sabbath, but he did not respond and they?did not discharge him for he is faithful and is esteemed highly.—Manuscript 44, 1890, 2?(Diary 16, p. 284).{MR1033 18.4}[73]
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