Scripter’s Testimony of the Third Angel’s Message
By Martha Scripter
BRO. SMITH: As it cheers my heart to hear from others, so I believe others' hearts may be cheered by letters from new correspondents. It is nearly a year since I embraced the truths of the third angel's message. I was brought up to keep the first day of the week; and it looks mysterious to me that so many of our great and learned men are in darkness. But I thank God I have turned my feet into his testimonies, and delayed not to keep his commandments. I rejoice in the light, although there are none here that are keeping, or trying with me to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. I often wish that I could hear the Bible preached in its purity. We have preaching; but it teaches for doctrine the commandments of men. So, instead of encouraging people on in the ways of truth, it throws darkness upon the word of God. Under these circumstances, I take more comfort at home reading the Bible and the Review. I ask the brethren and sisters to remember me at the throne of grace that I may be kept from evil, and at last enter in through the gates into the city. Yours, striving for eternal life.
MARTHA SCRIPTER.
Eden Valley, N. Y.