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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 3, 1866

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 28, No. 5.

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A Good Example.

By Catharine M. Shepard

[We have received the following letter from Sr. Shepard of Beaver Dam, Wis., giving an account of a cheering visit from some of the church at Mackford. Would it not be well for other churches to follow the example of the Mackford brethren, and visit occasionally the scattered ones in their vicinity, who cannot well meet with them? It would greatly strengthen and encourage them.]
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I wish to say a few words through the Review to the praise of the Lord.
For nearly a year I have not had the privilege of meeting with my brethren and sisters until yesterday, when a large portion of the Mackford church came here and held a meeting. Some of my lonely brethren and sisters who seldom meet with those of like precious faith, can appreciate what I mean, when I say that the enjoyment of that meeting was inexpressibly sweet. For some time past my health has been in a low condition, especially my nervous system has been very weak in consequence of having been overtaxed with labor and care. In this state, I have often been overcome by Satan to speak fretfully, and this has caused me almost continual grief. I have sought earnestly for grace to overcome, yet have not been able to gain a victory that I could hold for much length of time. Yesterday, as I confessed and prayed with my brethren and sisters, I believe that our prayers were heard by the great Creator. I did not then feel a spirit of rejoicing, yet since the meeting I have enjoyed a sweet serenity of mind; and my nervous system, before so weak, does not seem to suffer so any more. I want to give to God the glory due unto his excellent name, and I mean in the future to be more careful of my health, that I may be able to honor and glorify God.
In our family we observed the season set apart for fasting and prayer, and felt sure that God heard our prayers. It was a profitable season to us. I praise the Lord for the love and union that exists through our ranks, and I believe the time is near when every cause of discord will be sifted out from among us. Some of my brethren and sisters came a distance of thirty miles or more, to attend meeting with me, and I wish them all to know that it was not in vain. I trust they will have their reward.
"We'll wait till Jesus comes, and then be gathered home."
CATHARINE M. SHEPARD.
Beaver Dam, Wis.