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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, January 14, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 5

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From Sister Sturges.

By Emma E. Sturges

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: Time after time has my lonely, anxious heart been encouraged by the weekly visits of the Review; and it is with thankfulness that I again acknowledge how bountifully the Lord has dealt with me. Since I have adopted the health reform, my health has been unusually good. Sleepless nights and languid days which used to be so frequent, are now scarcely thought of. I find by experience that a person can enjoy a simple vegetable diet and grow strong and healthy upon it. How good the Lord is to us who have so long lived in rebellion, refusing to keep his commandments and observe his laws. With peculiar tenderness and love he has led me along through severe trials and dark temptations, pitying my weakness, forgiving my sins each time, opening the way before me, and dispersing my gloomy fears by his glorious presence.
Lonely fellow-traveler with me to Mount Zion, you who earnestly desire a title to the promised inheritance, take courage, be faithful till the Master comes, and your reward is sure. Toy not with earthly pleasures; for, like a bubble, they burst, and all is lost. Double your diligence in seeking eternal life, and you will obtain that good part that can never be taken away.
Let us all who have heeded the third angel's message, seek with renewed zeal to know more of the things of the kingdom, and as we apply our hearts and minds to this great work, let us see to it that we let our light shine before those who have not a knowledge of the truth. It may be a few may be wise, give up their errors, and embrace the truth. When I think of Jesus the Son of God after all he has suffered, now clothed in spotless purity, sitting at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us, I feel more and more determined to overcome. Then I shall have part in the first resurrection. I shall see Jesus when he comes again. I shall be like him; for I shall behold his glory and be satisfied.
Yours striving for the kingdom, EMMA E. STURGES. Fairfield, Conn., Dec. 27, 1867.