p. 47 | CHARLOTTE TAYLOR by Charlotte Taylor

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 3, 1869

CHARLOTTE TAYLOR

By Charlotte Taylor

From Sr. Taylor.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: For the first time I write a few lines for the REVIEW. Two years ago I began to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. Bro. Town, at that time the only believer in the Lord's Sabbath in this place, came here with books and papers, and labored long and untiringly to explain the third angel's message to the people. My husband, myself, one daughter, and my brother's wife, embraced the truth.

I kept the Sabbath for a while with great comfort; but I had not on the whole armor. When persecution came, I could not stand. I confess to my shame that I ceased keeping the Sabbath for a while. Oh! what leanness it brought to my soul. Thank the Lord; he followed me day by day. It rang in my ears, If ye love me, keep my commandments. I gave ear to the still small voice, and no sooner had I made up my mind to keep all of God's commandments than the Lord unloosed my stammering tongue, and I could praise him. Now when I meet with trials, I can count it all joy.

I am improving in body and mind since I embraced the truth. Our number is few, but we meet to pray often, and encourage one another. I wish to render my warmest thanks to the brethren for sending the REVIEW to us. As we have no Sabbath preaching, it is a great comfort to us. By the grace of God, I am trying to overcome sins that I never discovered in myself before. Pray for us.

CHARLOTTE TAYLOR

Franklin Co., N. Y.