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dc.creatorClark, Addison, Sr., 1842-1911
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-11T20:22:08Z
dc.date.available2020-11-11T20:22:08Z
dc.date.issued1883-07-08
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/42464
dc.descriptionMentions leaving AddRan, preaching update
dc.format.medium5x8 paper
dc.relationClark Family Letters
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dc.sourceBox 1, Folder 2, Item 19
dc.subjectClark, Sally McQuigg (Mrs. Addison)
dc.subjectClark, Addison, Sr.
dc.subjectMcQuigg, Jesse
dc.subjectAddRan College
dc.titleLetter to Sallie Clark
dc.typeDocument
dc.description.transcriptionPalo Pinto Texas, July 8, 1883. My dear sweet Sallie: I hardly slept a wink last night on account of head ache, and I have preached three warm sermons today; and now at half past ten o’clock I seek relief in penning a few lines to you. Either the people are becoming harder, or I am losing my power in presenting The Truth. I am sad, sad tonight. We have been expecting several who are almost persuaded to obey the Truth, or seem almost persuaded, but they do not come. I preached tonight from, “What Shall I do Then with Jesus who is called Christ?” I never presented The Truth more plainly or forcibly. I was deeply in earnest, and the words came readily. I exhorted them warmly, but none came. I have agreed to stay one more night, and give them another chance, then ride twenty two miles after preaching tomorrow night. All this for a mere shadow of a chance to induce someone to obey The Truth. How hard is the lot of a poor preacher! May God help me to win some one to Christ. Sallie, I received those long letters of Jesse’s. Poor fellow, I do so much I regret this trouble. I am so sorry that he ever listened to Dr. Poyner. Dr. P. is the man who has worked up all the trouble. I fear that Jesse and Dick will never feel toward us they did before. There is no one on this earth that I regret giving offence to more than to Jesse. I know all his motives are pure. If I had ever dreamed that he thought I was slighting him, I would have been more on my guard. I know and regret my thoughtlessness, but it is not intentional. I become absorbed in my work and forget the common courtesies of life. If Jesse had left any way for a reconciliation without turning off certain teachers, I would yet try to keep him As for the Dr. and Miller I care not one cent about their remaining. Jesse’s leaving will inspire the school considerably. Cole Carter and wife came to meeting yesterday and remained over today. They expect to send three next session, and are expecting to board them with Jesse. I did not tell them that Jesse would not return, for I did not know what might occur. As soon as it is certain, I shall let him know. I am beginning to lose confidence in myself. I must pray the Lord to cleanse me from secret faults. I must have faults that I am not aware of. I am still of the opinion that it is my duty to give up AddRann College to the guidance of some other man. I could do this much more readily if it had a different name. It seems to me like burying anew our dear little boy. Don’t let these things worry you Sallie. I wish you would try to get in correspondence with your brother in Oregon. I have an inclination toward that country. Of course it will be another year or more before this matter can be consummated, and we shall not mention it till ready for execution. I would like to have your opinion in the matter. I expect that I shall not reach Ennis till tomorrow night_ I mean till Tuesday night. I hope to get a letter from you as soon as I get there. Randolph wants me to meet him at Dr. Jarratts tomorrow, but I cannot do so. I am tired, tired, troubled and disconsolate. I wish I could go home. Good night my dear good wife. Lovingly, Addison


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