The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-02-09

rect work and the sky had but just be-
fore seemed overcast with doubts and
fears
As it was arranged that the three old
est should be sent for How they would
be provided for we did not know, but
our duty was plain, and securing what
We thought enough for their passage
here, and the boy TO bring them' we
trusted the Lord to provide the rest.
Yes. my dear sisters, it was then IN
YOUR hearts to aid in providing some
way for lifting part of this precious
burden. In due time the brother ar
rived bringing only two sisters, the mon
ey not proving sufficient, this young de
liverer having counted on going for half
fare, on account of his size. SO at the
time of their entering, we were about
having family evening prayers-afier
giving them some refreshments-I ask
ed the brother, as it seemed most bent
ing, to lead US in PRAYER and thanksgiy-
ing. This he did in the most correct
English. and in such a manner as to
melt all hearts. How wish you could
have heard himl Himself the first in
that large school to believe in Christ,now
rejoicing in the prospect of these sisters
being taught the way of love-" So have
taken them into my own room and with
two other girls from the city whose faith
ers are both dead and their mother:
anxious for them to learn of Jesus, We
actually have a boarding school com.
mencing with six day scholars.
do so wish YOU to have some slight
idea at least of just what it Is your pre-
cious privilege to help forward IN thus
aiding u.s. have been more than busy
all day, When Mrs. Taylor came she
found me down on nv knees adapting
patterns. cutting undergarments and
preparing sewing. You would be inter
rested to know the style of dress here
among women. and your hearts would
be truly touched if you knew how man
find early graves from consumption
largely due, doubtless, to Insutfic,en
clothing. So we feel it first duty tC
encourage all to wear proper undercloih
ing, and my girls are quite deligh.e &c
with the one complete suit of under
clothing We are making.
This evening we have sung together
in japanese, hymns they were Ignorant
of two weeks ago One girl of IL years
who reads their language quite well, has
read aloud the End chapter Of John, and
after commencing them to Gods care
we together repeat that sweet little
prayer-first taught me at my mother
knee-"Now Law me down to sleep
followed by the Lords prayer in Jap
anese.
These girls are most eager to learn
and have in these few days made rapid
progress, eagerly drinking in the truth
and are anxious to attend all the service;
of preaching and prayer. And we an
ticipate the time when they Will have re
ceived the truth in their heartstruly and
tell to others of the one Savior.
| Upon a recent evening as the brother
came after a most busy day to inquire
after his sisters, at my request he read
and explained in their own language
part of the 3rd Chapter of John, and affel
singing. committed them to the kline
Fathers care. 1t was most truly touch
ing scene. After they had gone to rest
in the few words l could command,
told them | hoped they would remembel
what they had heard that day at th'
children's meeting, and tteir brother
words in the evening. With one oic'
thew replied: "We do remember; W.
like it very much"
Oh my sisters, if you at home whom
have so recently left could only know
the half we witness here how your heart
would thrill with joy, and if l have il
the least aided in presenting facts which
will quicken your faith and interest here
/ should be most happy. Hoping to hea
from you in the future, and believin!
that we shall ever enjoy he blessings O
your most fervent prayers, | commend
to YOU our own o. Chike San whom
already dearly love. May God bless yo1
as know he truly will, and e'er long W
will hope to rejoice together in the dea
home above. Very Sincerely.
ALICE J. STARKwEATHER.