ELIZA A. STONE by Eliza A. Stone

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 29, 1869

ELIZA A. STONE

By Eliza A. Stone

From Sr. Stone.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I have often thought I would like to write to the saints scattered abroad, that I am striving for a home in the kingdom of God, where our blest Saviour has gone to prepare mansions for his children. The way looks very straight and narrow; so narrow that but few will walk therein, but all that will, may partake of the water of life freely. Oh! then let us strive to enter in at the strait gate. Yes, I want to walk in that narrow road prepared for the ransomed of the Lord to walk in. Are we reconciled to God? Can we approach him as a friend? Do we love him as a Father? And do we obey him as a Master? Do we love his word? his people? and his holy day? In vain will it be to profess to love him if we do not keep his commandments.

Are we, like Jesus, going about doing good? Do we visit the sick, and administer to their wants? And do we care for the poor, and seek the salvation of all around us? Do we daily live under the impression that we are responsible for our time, talents, and opportunities to do good? Are we growing in grace? Are our hearts hard or tender? Is Christ precious to our souls? Are we willing to do all he bids? To make a complete Saviour of him we must imitate his example, as well as trust in his blood. Are we preparing for his coming? We shall soon be summoned to the Judgment. How much better to be called from a field of labor, than from a state of sloth! Let us work while the day lasts; for soon the night cometh, when no man can work.

Are we looking for the glorious appearing of the Lord Jesus, who will come to be glorified in his saints, and to reward every man according to his works?

“Oh! for a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free, A heart that's sprinkled with the blood, So freely shed for me.”

ELIZA A. STONE

State Center, Iowa.