Labors in CaliforniaMy husband labored but little in California. His restoration seemed to be deferred. Our prayers ascended to heaven no less than three, and sometimes five, times a day; and the peace of God often rested upon us. I was not in the least discouraged. Not being able to sleep much nights, a large share of the time was spent in prayer and grateful praise to God for His mercies. I felt the peace of God ruling in my heart constantly, and could indeed say that my peace was as a river. Unforeseen and unexpected trials came upon me, which, in addition to my husband’s sickness, nearly overwhelmed me. But my trust and confidence in God were unshaken. He was truly a present help in every time of need. {4T 283.4}

Arbejde i Californien.
Min mand arbejdede kun lidt i Californien. Det var som om at hans helbredelse lod vente på sig. Vore bønner steg ikke mindre op til himmelen der og nogen gange fem gange om dagen og ofte hvilede Guds fred på os. Jeg var ikke et spor (284) modløs. Var ikke i stand til at sove meget om natten, en stor del af tiden blev brugt på bøn og taknemmelighed til Gud for hans nådegaver. Jeg mærkede hele tiden Guds fred herske i mit hjerte og kunne faktisk sige at min fred var som en flod. Uforudsete og uventede prøvelser kom over mig, som, udover min mands sygdomme, næsten overmandede mig. Men min tillid til Gud var ikke rystet. Han var oprigtigt en nærværende hjælp i enhver nødens stund.