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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, July 16, 1867

FromReview and Herald, Vol. XXX, No. 5

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From Sister Edmunds.

By Angelia J. Edmunds

Hush sad soul, why this repining? Thy dear Saviour was lonely here; his life was one of sorrow; he was acquainted with grief; look to him; for he can sympathize with thee.
Behold him pleading in the sanctuary before the mercy seat. To him the careworn may flee and find a sovereign balm, a solace that will support, although all earthly friendship may fail. This friend knows the inmost recesses of thy heart. Persevere in the right. Do not grow cold and formal. Always may thy heart overflow with love to God and love to man. Then shall thy way be accepted of him who is to be the Judge of every one.
Always be ready to speak encouraging words to the lonely traveller; for thy heart is often lonely and often longs “for sweet companionship with kindred minds.” Tell them they are not alone and uncared for. Jesus loves you. Angels love you. Don’t grow weary,
“Overcome, and faithful be, Thou shalt glory see.”
“Now here’s my heart and here’s my hand, To meet you in that heavenly land, Where we shall part no more.”
Oh! what a joy fills my heart while trying to encourage others. By so doing I encourage myself. These are a few of the thoughts that often occupy my mind on the holy Sabbath, while I think that many dear brethren and sisters are enjoying meetings and Sabbath-schools together; while we are denied these privileges. But to-day I would say for the encouragement of every lonely one, We will not grow weary in well doing; we will not forget the mercy seat; but, like our Jesus, we will often be found in secret prayer, while we toil on weeping and sorrowing here; and ever as our eye of faith catches a glimpse of the reward for the faithful, we will sing and praise God for his great goodness to us.
Our Redeemer left his bright home in glory, and died to save us. Shall we murmur because we are often lonely? No,
“Jesus bids us shine, You in your small corner, I in mine.”
A few short months we have lived here in Johnstown, Barry Co. One precious soul has decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. He is determined to press on with the remnant, and by overcoming everything wrong finally gain a home in Heaven. My heart rejoices to-day.
Dear brethren and sisters of Newton, you know how great was the anguish of heart we suffered when we took the parting hand. I feel now to say that it was all for the best that we should be separated. My determinations are as strong to-day as they ever were. I will try to be faithful and meet you in Heaven. I love the whole truth.
Dear readers, you that have an interest at the throne of grace, pray for us and for our neighbors, that others here may be constrained to obey the truths of God’s word.
Our P. O. address is Bedford, Calhoun Co., Mich.
ANGELIA J. EDMUNDS.