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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 2, 1867

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 30, No. 3.

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ANNA RASMUSSEN

By Anna Rasmussen

From Sister Rasmussen.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I would like to say a few words of the goodness and love of our heavenly Father. He has conferred upon us blessings both temporal and spiritual of which I am most unworthy. About four years ago I was awakened from my carnal security through the preaching of the Baptists. When I looked on my past sinful course, I trembled before the Lord, and sought and obtained mercy through the atoning blood of Jesus. Oh, how sweet was the union with the dear Saviour, and the consolation that he brought to my poor wounded heart.
Two years later I heard the third angel's message and the truths connected therewith. When I understood the Bible truth, that the seventh-day is the Sabbath of the Lord, I had a hard struggle. For three months I prayed earnestly that the Lord would lead me right, while the devil at the same time tried to destroy my confidence in God and his word. At last I gained a victory. The blessing of God rested upon me. Jesus seemed to point to the fourth commandment, and the Sabbath became as dear to me as the rest of the commandments of God. My soul was filled with love, my eyes with tears of joy.
It was a trial to leave my former friends, whom I loved and esteemed highly; but God gave strength, and bestowed upon me heavenly blessings for every sacrifice I made. How kindly he has led me since, though I have often come short. And still I find Jesus to be a compassionate High-Priest, ever ready to help and bless me when I come to him.
I feel thankful for the many good exhortations and instructions I received during my stay at Battle Creek. I found the Health Institute to be truly what it professes to be—a home for the invalid. The care and kindness that was shown me there I shall ever remember with thankfulness.
May the Lord bless his remnant people, and help us to prepare for Jesus' coming, that we soon may meet him with joy.

ANNA RASMUSSEN

Jeff Co., Wis., June 14, 1867.