[San Francisco] Sabbath, February 1, 1873—It is a wet, cold, dreary day. I have appointment and must fill it. I am sick. My face is swollen. My teeth will hardly remain in my mouth, my gums are so badly swollen. 6MR 291.2
I committed my case to our heavenly Father and at the appointed time I went to the meeting in Excelsior Hall.... 6MR 291.3
Notwithstanding I suffered much pain in my face and head, the Lord enabled me to rise above it all and speak with great freedom and power to the people from Psalm 15.... 6MR 291.4