Untitled article by Ruth R. Coggeshall

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, August 13, 1867

From Sister Coggeshall.

By Ruth R. Coggeshall

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS. I have often thought while reading your good letters in the Review, that I would like to write and cheer your hearts by telling you what the Lord has done for me, and that I feel to thank him that ever I saw the light of his word, that has led his people out from this vain world to turn their minds toward the city, the New Jerusalem; and that by faith I can look into the temple where the ark is that contains the commandments, and see that the holy Sabbath is not left out. My heart rejoices that I have the privilege of keeping it; I do prize it, and every week as it returns, I think as you do, that the blessing of Heaven comes with it. It is twenty-two years since I commenced keeping it, and I love it to-day as well as ever, and I love the children of the Lord; their company is precious to me. I seldom go to meeting as there are none very near, but I feel the Lord blesses me, if he did not, I should be discouraged; for the past year has been one of trial. My husband, and a daughter nearly eighteen year of age have been laid in the grave. But I have hope in their death, that they will rise in the first resurrection. The thought of meeting them again where no death can ever come, helps me to bear my trials, and the promise that our blessed Saviour is soon coming, cheers my heart to press forward.

I am glad the Lord has put it into the hearts of his people to take care of their health. I want a part with them where sickness can never come. Pray for me that my faith fail not.

RUTH R. COGGESHALL.

Westport, Mass.