p. 298 | An Extract by F. M. B.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 4, 1867

An Extract.

By F. M. B.

BRO. SMITH: I send you this short extract from a letter received from my husband, written May 11. Please give it a place in the Review. F. M. B.

To-day is the fast for the church, as appointed in the Review. I am examining myself by the standard given. I find that a great work is to be done for me, and that it devolves upon me to make an effort equal to the prize to be gained. How crossing to the lust of the flesh but these must be cast out, and room made for the graces of the Spirit. I hope it will be our every day work to gain a little that we may keep pace with the purifying process, and be prepared for the latter rain, and finally be fitted for translation. This is an individual work, and I am trying to have a share in it. Truly we are favored with every needed help to accomplish this work; and the prospect is glorious that after toil and suffering we shall gain an eternal life; for if faithful to perform on our part the Lord will give us the victory. S. BRAGG.