In this state of mind I fell asleep, and dreamed that a tall angel stood by my side and asked me why I was sad. I related to him the thoughts that had troubled me, and said, “I can do so little good, why may we not be with our children, and enjoy their society?” Said he: “You have given to the Lord two beautiful flowers, the fragrance of which is as sweet incense before Him, and is more precious in His sight than gold or silver, for it is a heart gift. It draws upon every fiber of the heart as no other sacrifice can. You should not look upon present appearances, but keep the eye single to your duty, single to God’s glory, and follow in His opening providence, and the path shall brighten before you. Every self-denial, every sacrifice, is faithfully recorded, and will bring its reward.” {LS 132.1}

I denne sindstilstand faldt jeg i søvn, og drømte at en høj engel stod ved min side og spurgte mig hvorfor jeg var ked af det. Jeg fortalte ham om de tanker der havde bebyrdet mig, og sagde: "Jeg kan kun så lidt godt, hvorfor kan vi ikke være hos vore børn, og nyde deres selskab?" Han sagde: "Du har givet Herren to smukke blomster, vellugten som er så liflig som røgelse for Ham, og er mere dyrebar i Hans øjne end guld eller sølv, for det er et hjertets gave. Det drager på hjertets fibre som intet offer kan. Du bør ikke se på de nuværende ting, men holde øjet rettet mod din pligt, rettet mod Guds herlighed, og følge Hans opåbende forsyn, og stien skal lyses op for dig. Enhver selvfornægtelse, ethvert offer, bliver trofast skrevet ned, og vil bringe sin løn."