Correspondence from Michigan and Wisconsin
SISTER E. ROBINSON writes from Girard, Mich.: I am not discouraged, but determined in the strength of the Lord to walk in the straight and narrow way that leadeth unto eternal life. Who would not be willing to suffer with Christ, if they could live with him in glory? Heaven will be cheap enough. When I consider how much Jesus suffered for me I am ashamed that I ever should murmur or repine, or think my lot too hard. I have had many trials, but not one too many for my good. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. BRO. J. B. INGALLS writes from Trempeleau, Wis.: For the first time I write a few lines for the Review. I am by the grace of God striving to do what I can for the advancement of the cause of Christ, in my own heart, and in the world. I feel my unworthiness; but it is my earnest desire to live in that way that I may obtain some humble place in his everlasting kingdom. I am a mechanic, and poor as to this world's goods; but I feel it my duty as well as privilege, to set apart a certain percentage of my earnings to be used in defraying the expenses of some messenger that shall proclaim the truth here, that a little church may be raised up in this place to glorify the Lord's name, and be a light to this part of his vineyard. Meantime I will try to do all I can by my example, and the circulation of books and tracts. I send you another year's subscription for the Review. I feel that I could not well do without it, and since its enlargement, it is more than ever a welcome messenger, and I would take an extra copy, but I think I can do more at present with books and tracts. I send you $6.75; $2.50 for Review, and $4.25 for books and tracts as per order. BRO. E. KINCAID writes from Butler Center, Iowa. I have not seen one of like faith for over seven years, but I hope to be an overcomer at last, through the help of the Lord. I believe the reform in living is a part of the message. May God help his servants to faithfully proclaim the last message to a dying world. I wish to say that if any of the brethren come this way, I would like to have them call on us. I think that much good might be done by a course of lectures. BRO. S. O. WINSLOW writes from Benton Co., Iowa: Although my pathway, since embracing the third angel's message has been marked with heart-wanderings, trials and afflictions, yet I would not wish to murmur under corrections by my heavenly Father, for while they have had a tendency to lead me to search my heart and confess my wrongs, they also have led me to seek the great Source of Strength for comfort and support. Truly we are in the days of peril, and my prayer is that the refining work may go on, and that I may be cleansed and made white, sealed and saved with the remnant on Mount Zion. I believe the Lord is about to work for his people in mighty power. SISTER P. L. CORNELL writes from North Brownville, Mich.: I prize the Testimonies very highly. I see in them all a beauty and harmony with the Bible; and they are what the people of God need in these last days. While I am walking in this vale of adversity, I am trying to draw nearer to God, heed the counsel of his faithful servants, overcome all my besetments, that I may come off more than conqueror through Him who died to redeem a lost world. I feel truly thankful for the light on correct living, and hope the time is not far distant when we as a people shall have learned to live, and thus through the mercy and grace of our kind heavenly Father, be able to present our "bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service." SISTER M. A. CUMMINGS writes from Lapeer Co., Mich.: I have kept three Sabbaths. Since I commenced keeping the Sabbath I have had to meet the opposition that comes upon the truth, but I am determined by the grace of God to keep on. When, after a hard struggle, I made up my mind to keep the Sabbath, I had such a blessing from the Lord as I seldom ever enjoyed. I could fall on my knees and give him glory. SISTER JULIA A. KING writes from Fox Lake, Wis.: I am trying to live up to all the light I receive. My health is very good. Thanks to my dear Father in Heaven for the light on Health Reform. I love the Review and the word of God more than ever, and I desire to have present truth like fire shut up in my bones. I praise the Lord for his goodness in showing me the light of present truth. I want to come off more than conqueror through him that hath loved me and given himself for me.