A Resolve to Keep God’s Law
By Wm. Pepper.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I wish to make known my resolutions and determinations, hoping that it may be the means of encouraging others to follow the same example. I have been brought, through the labors of Bro. R. F. Cottrell, to realize the import of the third angel's message, and to try to observe as I should God's law, and to keep holy the true Sabbath-day, which for over twenty years I have been taught to observe quite differently. But now, thank God, a great light has been shed upon my path, and I perceive the dark abyss into which I must have fallen. But, thank the Lord, I may yet be saved; there is hope even for me, a sinner. I want to be one of those who are striving to keep God's law. I am anxious to be one of those who, in the last day, shall be able to stand before the Lord, and not be found wanting. Brn. and sisters, pray for me, that I may press on in the path which I have just entered upon, and that all my works may be good in the sight of the Lord. I do in the fullness of my heart give thanks to God for the light which has been shed upon my darkened way. For blessings, Lord, on me bestowed,
A hymn of thanks I'll raise;
A cheerful tribute to thy name,
In heartfelt words of praise. For while in darkness I did stray
From that which leads to light,
Thou didst in mercy bring me back,
And place my steps aright. Although the world may scorn and scoff,
For motives which are pure,
In thee I'll ever place my trust,
And to the end endure. And when in glory thou shalt come,
Thy promise to fulfill,
May I be counted worthy, Lord,
As having done thy will. WM. PEPPER.
Shelby Basin, N. Y.