Washington, D. C., Sabbath, December 27, 1890

Rose at four o'clock and felt the peace and assurance of Jesus Christ as I offered up my humble prayer. Last evening, in our season of prayer at the commencement of the Sabbath, the Lord's presence was with us....MR1033 53.1

Again during the night season I was in Battle Creek, and was bearing a most decided testimony to the men whom the people have chosen to be representative men in our institution—the publishing house....MR1033 53.2

Spoke in the hall to the church in Washington. The hall was well filled and I had much freedom in speaking from 2 Peter 1, showing the necessity of practical godliness.—Manuscript 53, 1890, 12, 14 (Diary 16, pp. 428, 430-431).MR1033 53.3