Memoirs of William Miller - Sylvester Bliss

mother, to take to her a present from her daughter
in Canada. His mother lived about half a mile from
Mr. Miller’s, with her son, Solomon. He found her
in the enjoyment of good health, and he spent the
day with her, returning home unusually interested
with his visit. His mother did not receive his views,
but always told him to preach the whole truth, as he
believed it, and do his duty. Soon after Mr. Miller
had left his mother she was seized with the palsy.
Mr. M. was sent for. She was unable to converse
any; but, by the pressure of the hand, signified that
she knew him, and before the close of the week
expired. Had not Mr. Miller been impressed with a
sense of “trouble at home,” he would have taken a
more circuitous route, and filled several
appointments, according to previous arrangements.
By thus changing his original purpose he enjoyed
the opportunity of a day’s conversation with his
mother, which he would otherwise have been
deprived of. He often recurred to this as a signal
instance of God’s favor.
On the 2nd of August, he lectured at South
Bay, N. Y.; on the 9th, at Dresden, N. Y.; and, on
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