South Lancaster, Monday, October 27, 1890

I arose early, attended morning meeting, and read an article written in regard to the canvassers working so largely for one book, Bible Readings, and letting Volume IV [The Great Controversy] fall dead from the press. The very matter that the people are in need of they do not have, because there is no interest manifested to circulate it.SVD 15.2

Took dinner with Brother Robinson’s family. His wife’s mother, Sister Farnsworth, I have not met for many years. We had a little visit. In the evening I read three articles to those assembled in the church. This is very important matter.SVD 15.3

I became very weary. There is a gathering in my head. I have considerable pain in head and ear. Received some treatment at night. I am compassed with infirmities, but I cling to the promise, “I am your Restorer. I will restore you. In all your pain and afflictions remember I will restore you.” This I believe.—Ms. 42, 1890, p. 32 (Diary 16, p. 274).SVD 15.4