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I have mentioned the fact that the nature of the work of Beth-Adriel had so changed that many applicants were, for certain reasons, debarred from the home.
Before all this occurred and whilst I was in San Francisco one day seeking aid for Beth-Adriel, I called at the house of a Christian friend of mine. Presently, in the course of conversation, she informed me that her niece, who was an employee in one of the large department stores of San Francisco was at home sick with severe headache, and asked if I would care to see her. I gladly acquiesced.
One day whilst I was calling upon one of the board members my soul was greatly grieved; for a girl who came and appealed for admission was refused kindly but firmly refused, on the grounds that her physical condition would be detrimental to the welfare of the many mothers and babes with whom Beth-Adriel was now well filled; and yet it had never been incorporated for a maternity home.
Sang about mother I wish, oh, how I wish what nonsense I'm writing...." If you could only read between the lines " And that was all. No name was signed. But we can all of us read between the lines, yes all of us. Letters from different members of Beth-Adriel board were now constantly reaching me.
Ah! reader, are you not, with me, daily demonstrating the fact, that only godly wisdom, coupled with love, can win? My visit was all too short. I had to hasten to San Jose, where the board of Beth-Adriel managers were awaiting my arrival to inspect some properties. Please, if you can, imagine the welcome home from my dear Lucy, Anna, and the rest of the family.
I read in the paper that when you quit Beth-Adriel you only had sixty dollars of your own. I calculated that couldn't last very long. I knew you wouldn't take money, and I wanted to express my gratitude in some way; so I decided groceries would not come amiss to one who was doing light housekeeping.
Before these were out of the printer's hands, I had held conferences with several people and clergymen, and had also made engagements in the interest of Beth-Adriel. The Lord was touching hearts and money was being added to its treasury. Soon I was doing double duty, aided by Henry's father.
The Lord graciously encouraged me with a large and deeply interested congregation, who contributed liberally toward the fund. Traveling and other expenses came out of the fund. The following notice is copied from the San Jose Mercury, May 7, 1904: LAND FOR BETH-ADRIEL HOME. The California Non-sectarian Home for Women.
Thus ended the annual board meeting of 1907. I walked out of Beth-Adriel unattended one of the loneliest beings on earth, yet in the "secret of His presence." Soon I busied myself looking for other quarters. Even they were providential; for a friend met me in the post-office and proffered me her beautiful studio, then in disuse, for a merely nominal rent.
Oh, how I wish I could help them!..." He told me where they lived, and I resolved, God willing, to take a trip, in the interests of Beth-Adriel, in that direction, and told him I would try to see them, though making no promises toward aiding him in gaining his freedom, for as yet I had only his word as to the truth of this story.
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