ELIZABETH LOOMIS by Elizabeth Loomis

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 9, 1867

ELIZABETH LOOMIS

By Elizabeth Loomis

From Sister Loomis.

DEAR Brethren and Sisters:—It has been seven months since myself and husband embraced the present truth, and it has been a lamp to our feet and a light to our pathway. We both were members of the Methodist church when Bro. Lawrence and Van Horn had their tent meeting here. We went to hear them, and the language of my heart was, that is the doctrine for me. We both embraced it, and were buried with Christ in baptism. I felt like a little child learning its a, b, c's. I have been brought to mourn over my lost time, having lived to be fifty-six years old, and never understood the Bible as I do now. But I rejoice that the true light shines at last. I am determined to follow where it leads.

We have a little flock here that are trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of his dear Son. My prayer is that there may be added to the church such as will be saved. There is still a good interest among some. We have prayer and social meeting every Sabbath, which is attended by twenty or thirty, the most of whom take a part in it. In the afternoon we have a Bible Class and Sabbath School, which is interesting. We also have a prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Bro. Van Horn was with us last Wednesday night. The Spirit of God was present also. We all felt it was good to be there. My prayer is that the prowling wolves that have been watching our path may be kept away from the flock. Thanks be to God we have a Shepherd whose watchful eye ever guards his children. O, may we all renew our covenant with God and live every day as if it were our last. I am determined to be always at my post, and stand a witness for Christ and the present truth.

ELIZABETH LOOMIS

Richland Co., Ohio.