Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-05-14
Interesting Letter From Rev.
and Mrs. E. 7. Snuggs.

Dear Brother Minis: 1t ia not
easy to write to you. Edg field
with its many noble men and wo-
men, their countless kindnesses to
us and ours, our most pleasant stay
of more than year with you, and
our dear children left within your
gates, all combined, make the long
ing to return and spend our re-
naming days among you a reality.
The further we get away the tight
er grows the cords of love" that
bind us to Edgefeld and Edge
field county. Yet we would not re-
trace our steps. Christ and duty
calls to far away fields of labor.
You dear friends are holding the
ropes while we descend the mine
for the jewels" You stand by the
stuff" precious stuff to us. while
we go forth to battle. May God
give grace and wisdom to all. We
shall never forget you all, our fare
well reception in the home of Broth
er and Sister Lott. 1t was just like
your great loving hearts. We are
not worthy of all that was said
to us.
Since leaving Edgefeld engage
ments have been filled in Columbia
and Bold Springs S. C. Knoxville
and Leas Springs Tenn. Corbin and
Lexington KY. Others are to follow
in other places. The last will be in
New York. At each place we have
many friends and co-helpers.
We are booked to sail from New
York May II per White Star Com
pany's S. S. Oceanic. When on
the briny ocean the many letters
given us by Edgetield friends will
be opened. l am sure rich feast
is in store for US. We thank in
advance every one that has writ
ten.
There is much more one would
like to write.I am afraid my letter is
already too long, yet I cannot close
without asking few things of our
many friends: The Council has sug-
gested Prayer Circles. Will you
not organize and pray for:
a. The millions in China that
have never heard the Gospel.
b. The thousands of Chinese
Christians that need further teach
ing.
C. The China Baptist Missionary
Council and its responsibilities.
d. Our daughter and two sons
that we leave with you for their
e. Your missionaries as we return
to South China.
In the past we went forth as your
representatives, in your confidence,
sustained by your prayers and sup
port. In the fear and strength Of
God we labored and sincerely BE-
Iiovo THAT something worth while /
was accomplished. May we not re-
ly upon you again? If assured of
your cooperation, the labors of the
future will be made easier, sweeter
and more successful.
For your past great help to
family Of missionaries and for the
many courtesies shown us in your
homes, churches and societies we
.ender you our siucerest gratitude.
Our address will be Canton South
China. We shall be delighted to
near from any of you and promise
% answer all letters. Letters to our
children will also be acknowledg.
ID. Praying that Gods blessings
md peace may always be yours and
'urs,
Yours for China,
Missionary and Mrs. Ed. T. Sunggs.
Louisville, KY, May 3, 1913.
P. S. Our address up to May 10,
will he in care of Mrs. J. Nj. Hoo.
er 1858 Sycamore Avenue Louis
lille KY, After that date care
'homas Cook & Son 245 Broad
7ay New York, ana of course at
be last, care White Star Line IS.
J. Oceanic, Stateroom 50. Sailing
rom New York May 18th, 1918.