| 511 On the 20th of April we were hauled out of Liverpool dock into the river, where we bid farewell to Elders Hyde, Fielding, and scores of brethren. Hoisted sail on the 21st, and landed in New York after a voyage of 30 days. 130 saints landed with us, seven of the traveling High Council also landed at that time, viz: B. Young, O. Pratt, J. Taylor, G. A. Smith, W. Woodruff, W. Richards, and H. C. Kimball all on good health and also, R. Hadlock a high priest.
On the first day of July, Elders Young, Taylor, and myself arrived at the city of Nauvoo, where we had the satisfaction of finding our families all well, with the exception of Sister Taylor, who has since recovered. We were met by President Smith, and many of our old tried friends, whose countenances expressed the most heartfelt satisfaction at our return. The feeling of my heart at meeting my family and friends after an absence of nearly 2 years, cannot easily be expressed, but suffice it to say, I felt truly grateful to my brethren, for the feelings manifested towards us, and that it was a day which will long be remembered by me, there are many things I could mention which would be interesting, but I must bring my letter to a close,
I remain you brother in Christ,
Heber C. Kimball.
It will be observed in the statement of Dr. Shamp and his wife, which we publish in this number, that the Lord continues to own the ministrations of his servants, who obedient to his commands, go forth to proclaim his gospel.
We have had some conversation with Elder Knight, who has just returned from a mission to the state of New York, and the accounts which he gives of the spread of truth is very pleasing. When he first went, there appeared to be much hardness, and it was with difficulty, that he could get a hearing; but nothing daunted, he continued instant in season and out of season, until prejudice gave way, and numerous calls for preaching, were made on every hand, the sick were healed, and the meek increased their joy in the Lord.
Elder Charles Thompson is yet laboring in Batavia, and the regions round about, with considerable success. We have been informed of other cases where the power of God has been present to heal and through faith in Jesus Christ, several remarkable cures have been performed-To God be all the glory. Amen.
Times and Seasons.
City of Nauvoo,
Monday Aug. 16, 1841.
To The Patrons of the Times and Seasons
The lamented death of my much esteemed friend D. C. Smith, has again called me to take a part in the management of this paper.
Altho' the circumstances which have again induced me to assist in its publication are painful and distressing, yet I shall assiduously engage in the duties which devolve upon me, and render what assistance I can, to make it an interresting [interesting] periodical, suited to the wants and circumstances of the church at large, and hope it will continue to meet with that support which has heretofore been bestowed upon it.
I cannot refrain from saying, that the death of Brother D. C. Smith, its late publisher, has caused a vacuum in society, which but few, if any will be able to fill. I ever found in him a brother and a friend; and his memory will be cherished by me while time shall last; and I indulge the fond hope of again renewing our acquaintance, when sorrow and sighing shall be done away, to be interrupted no more for ever.
Having heretofore occupied the same station I now resume, it is useless for me to make many remarks upon this occasion, but suffice it to say that no pains shall be spared on my part to promote the welfare and interest of the readers of these columns; and to fill, as far as possible, the place of my much lamented, yet illustrious predecessor: which, if I shall be able to perform, will be a source of joy and satisfaction to my heart, and I shall feel assured, that when called upon, I can, like him, render an acceptable account of my stewardship, and receive a glorious reward in the mansions of the blessed.
E. Robinson.
Nauvoo, August 15, 1841.
News From Abroad.
We are happy to inform our readers that the news which is daily reaching us, respecting the spread of the kingdom of God is indeed cheering and satisfactory. The faithful laborers who are engaged in pruning the vineyard find abundant employ, and are wishful to have more assistance, for the harvest is great buy the laborers are few. We hope that their
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