MARY C. DUKES by Mary C. Dukes

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 10, 1869

MARY C. DUKES

By Mary C. Dukes

From Sr. Dukes.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I would, for the first time, say a few words through the REVIEW to the friends of present truth. I have been a reader of the REVIEW for several years. I united with the S. D. A. church at Princeville, last March. Truly, it was a solemn day to me.

I thank God that he has shown me some of my errors, and has been aiding me by his Spirit to overcome. Oh! that I could see myself as God sees me, and get right before it is forever too late. 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. Are we, like Jesus, going about doing good? Do we visit the sick, and administer to their wants? Do we care for the poor, and seek the salvation of all around us? Do we live daily under the impression that we are responsible for our time, talent, and opportunities to do good? Are we growing in grace? Is Christ precious to our souls? We must imitate his example, as well as trust in his blood.

Are we prepared 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 idleness! Then 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? Are we ready to hail him with joy, or will it be with grief? I want to have clean hands and a pure heart, that I may have a right to the tree of life.

MARY C. DUKES

Peoria Co., Ill.