Many of your flock have observed this as a day of fasting and
prayer; and all have looked on it as a blessed day. The pleasant
voice of prayer has been heard during all its hours, and it seems as
if the Saviour was about to come among us with great power. I trust
that he will work in many hearts by the Holy Spirit. We greatly
desire to have you here; but again, with all our hearts, we wish you
to do for the sick one whom we love. Yes, if each pupil were to
write to you, all would say, we wish you to remain, and do all you
can for him; and may he be raised up again to labor for our poor
people. Give our love to Mrs. Stoddard, and tell her we are glad to
have the one we greatly love, with her at this time.
Your daughter, GOZEL.
JANUARY 2d, 1857.
My heart is drawn towards you all the time; but I thank God that he
has given you strength to do for our beloved brother Mr. Stoddard. I
am very much distressed when I think of him, and can only say, "The
will of the Lord be done." I greatly desired to hear your voice
yesterday. It was indeed a blessed day. Give my love to Mrs.
Stoddard, and though it is hard for her to bear these bitter pains,
tell her to try to trust the Lord of our beloved brother.
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