MARY M. RICHMOND by MARY M. RICHMOND

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 30, 1869

MARY M. RICHMOND

By MARY M. RICHMOND

From Sr. Richmond.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: Realizing my unworthiness and inability, I attempt to write a few words, as it appears my duty to bear testimony for Jesus, and, by so doing, rejoice the hearts of some of his faithful servants who have plead for my salvation, and exercised faith when to all human judgment my case was hopeless. Let my conversion be to all an encouragement and example to “Pray and faint not,” “to labor and to wait.” After long resistance, I have, by the grace of God, laid down my arms and surrendered unconditionally. “Lord, do with me as thou wilt.” I am living proof of his long-suffering, and merciful-kindness; of the unlimited sufficiency of Christ’s atoning blood; and the power of faithful prayer. I desire a special remembrance in the prayers of all, who, by these tokens, shall feel an interest for me; that my conversion may be thorough; that I may be as believing, faithful, and persistent in the way of righteousness, as I have been in that of sin; that “he who has begun a good work in me, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” My friends, let us try to walk humbly, watchfully, and prayerfully, that we may be found of Him in that day;—and enter into the joy of our Lord.”

MARY M. RICHMOND

Kent Co., Mich., March 7, 1869.