266 THE LIFE OF E. J. PECK 



brother Parker intensely. He was so strong and 

 reliant a companion, so useful with the people, so 

 ever willing to do anything. How lonely the little 

 dwelling looks and feels now ! How everything I 

 look upon and touch reminds me of him who is now 

 at rest with his Lord. I flee unto Jesus in this 

 trying, lonely hour ! Thou loving Lord Jesus, how 

 steadfast Thou art ! To whom should I, to whom 

 could I, go but to Thee ! " 



" Tuesday, the 18th. Climbed the rocks that I 

 might be alone with God. Had a season of very 

 special prayer for support and guidance. Lord, 

 let Thy will be made clear. Yea, Thou wilt make 

 it clear. Thou has never failed me yet, and why 

 should I doubt Thee now ? 



" Search party started to-day. They are to go 

 along the coast and islands, and return in a week's 

 time." 



" Saturday, 22nd. The Alert arrived to-day. 

 All on board were much distressed to hear of the 

 death of our friends. The arrival of Mr. Sampson, 

 whom the Society has sent to re-inforce, and make 

 it possible for me to go home and see the translated 

 Gospels through the press, greatly cheered my heart 

 and strengthened my faith in God, and gave me the 

 assurance that God wished this work prosecuted. 

 He has heard the petitions of our many praying 

 friends, and has guided the committee to their 

 decision. 



