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60 Mrs. Smith has been made to realize, by substantial and practical testimony, that her friends were many and resided in many lands. Touching this she says: "Some of the kind friends that helped me I have never seen. They have heard of the work and of me as an humble instrument in God's hands, and He has moved them to remember me. Praise His name! "

The journey from London to Bombay gave Mrs. Smith a glance at Egypt, the land where her forefathers wrought splendidly, and whence many a grimy monument of theirs peers down with awe-inspiring ken upon the sweeping centuries. Almost every object was full of interest, and served to enrich her store of illustrations for future use.

In July, iS8r, Sister Smith found herself again in London, and also found London the seat of one of the greatest religious gatherings of the nineteenth century. World-wide Methodism was convening there by its representatives for the purpose of a great "Ecumenical Conference."

On the 24th of December, 1881, Sister Smith sailed from Liverpool for Liberia, and arrived at Monrovia, west coast of Africa, the 18th of January, 1882. The Lord was with her then, as He had been at other times and in other lands.

She had her first attack of fever three weeks after landing. During her prostration she was the guest of Miss May Sharp, a zealous and devout missionary then at service in Liberia. She was tenderly cared for, and was speedily restored. The mercy of the Lord was with her, and led her out into His work.