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- Hetty Hurd was born in Jacksonville, Ill., January 23, 1857. She gave her heart to the Lord when but eight years of age. In later years, with her relatives, she moved to California, and in October, 1884, she took her stand for this truth. From that time to the time of her illness a few months ago, she was a true, loyal, devout, and faithful servant of the blessed Christ in advancing the third angel's message. About two years later she gave herself to the spread of the message, laboring in Bible work in San Francisco, California. When workers were needed to assist in opening new fields in the regions beyond, Sister Hurd, with two other lady workers, responded to the call to go to London, England. And there she remained until she saw a good strong church of believers organized in that city. In 1892 she was called to assist in the work in South Africa. After spending five years there, she went to Australia, and on February 24, 1897, she was married to Elder Stephen N. Haskell. With Elder Haskell, who had labored many years in the cause of God, she united her energies for even more vigorous labor; and for a number of years she devoted her strength to assist in the work in Australia. With her husband, Sister Haskell returned to America in August, 1899, and from that time until her last illness, her life consisted in the most strenuous activity in the cause of God. In June, 1902, The Bible Training School was born. Many earnest and arduous hours of labor were devoted to this magazine by Sister Haskell. Thousands of these magazines were used for work in India, and tens of thousands were devoted to the interests of the blind people; until today, through the faithful labors of Elder and Mrs. Haskell, nearly ten thousand dollars' worth of books have been placed in the libraries of this country for the blind people. Sister Haskell was a great aid to Elder Haskell during the twenty-two years of their united labors. She was a spiritual tower of strength to him in his work. She was very unselfish to see that, although Elder Haskell had spent nearly seventy years of his life in an active manner in this cause, he should accomplish the most for God's cause in every way possible. Sister Haskell returned to South Lancaster July 7, this year, and on the fifteenth of the month was taken ill. Soon afterward the writer was called upon by Elder Haskell to engage in prayer for her. The Lord heard the prayers of his servants, and she seemed to improve at once. However, it was thought advisable for the X-ray to determine just what might be the real trouble ; so it was decided that she go to the New England Sanitarium for rest and treatment. After a few days at the sanitarium, she was taken very ill, and it seemed advisable to have an operation immediately. As a result, it was evident that if Sister Haskell's life were prolonged, it would be because of God himself interposing in her behalf. In response to the earnest prayers of God's people, she felt that she was improving; for the Lord had given her so many unmistakable evidences of his love and care that it seemed to all that God was working in her behalf. However, she was fully resigned to the will of the Lord; for, with her husband, she wished God's will to be done. Monday evening, October 20, she entered into a state of coma from which she never recovered; and peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, October 21, at 9:25, unconscious of pain or suffering. Like a faithful and tired servant who was lovingly devoted to her Master for more than half a century, she fell asleep in Jesus to rest until he shall call her forth from her resting place. The funeral services took place on Friday, October 24, in the South Lancaster church. There was a large congregation present. The students of Lancaster Junior College attended in a body. The sermon was given by Elder A. G. Daniells, president of the General Conference, and he was assisted by Elders Bicknell, Olsen, and Prenier and the writer. She was laid to rest in the. Eastwood Cemetery, not far from the village of South Lancaster. Sister Haskell at the time of her death was 62 years, 8 months, and 28 days old. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Elder S. N. Haskell, two sisters in California, one brother, many friends, and a large number of brethren and sisters in Christ who will miss her ministry and loving service. While it seems hard to understand why certain things occur in God's cause when workers are so much needed, we may have the sweetest assurance that God doeth all things well. If faithful we shall meet her in the resurrection morning.
F. C. Gilbert
Atlantic Union Gleaner
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