A Convert Embraces Present Truth
By Julia C. Wilson
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: For more than two years, I have been a constant reader of the REVIEW, and have often wished that I might take part in this great conference meeting, but have never felt at liberty to do so until within a short time. A little more than two years ago, I was converted to God, and united with the Baptist church. Very soon after, the REVIEW, Spiritual Gifts, &c., were placed in my hands. At first I read them because I wanted spiritual food, not from any desire or expectation of ever believing their doctrines. The Sabbath soon attracted my attention, and after a long investigation I was satisfied that it was my duty to keep the seventh day. But I would not take up this cross until I found that I must give up my hope in Christ if I did not. “For I was alive without the law once; but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.” I have been keeping the Sabbath since last August, and I thank God, I am now alive with the law. A short time ago, I united with the Advent people. I am now alone; I have not a relative of like faith, neither is there another Sabbath-keeper in town, that I know of. I am so situated that it is very inconvenient for me to live out these great truths, being the oldest of a large family of children, and meeting considerable opposition. I have one sister that is a Baptist, and another that is a Presbyterian. Satan has desired to have me, that he may sift me as wheat; but I have been greatly blessed of God in taking this step. He has truly brought me into a large place, and has filled my heart with peace. It is sweet to trust in Jesus, and feel that his grace is sufficient for us. For a long time I have prayed for courage, strength, and patience, to run the race which is set before me, and my prayer is being answered. My mind has been opened to a fuller realization of the responsibilities which are resting upon those who are looking for the soon coming of Christ. May we, each and every one, feel that we have a work to do, which no other can do for us. We should all be preachers in some way. I ask your prayers, that I may do my duty faithfully, and so live that when Jesus comes to make up his jewels, I may be among them. JULIA C. WILSON.
Allegany Co., N. Y.