p. 95 | SARAH M. NELSON by Sarah M. Nelson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 14, 1869

SARAH M. NELSON

By Sarah M. Nelson

From Sr. Nelson.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I have felt it my duty for some time to write a few lines for the REVIEW, and tell you of the goodness of God to me this summer, as I have been afflicted with a cough ever since last March. I do feel to praise the Lord for what he has done for me. His grace is sufficient in every time of need. As I have seen the consumption fastening on me, expecting soon to be laid low in the grave with all of my father's family, my cry and prayer has been to God to make me free from sin, by the efficacy of the blood of Christ, which is able to cleanse us from all unrighteousness; and also to keep my family from the snares of Satan. I laid all upon the altar of God, trying to trust in him who has said, Fear not, little flock, it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. On one occasion when I was in secret prayer, trying to be reconciled to his will, I received such a blessing as I did not expect. Oh! how I could praise God. I felt free from all sickness, and have been gaining in health for two months.

Let us put our whole trust in him, and walk in obedience to all of his commands. My determination is to strive more earnestly than before. Pray for us, that we may be faithful unto the end.

Yours in hope of eternal life.

SARAH M. NELSON

St. Joseph Co., Ind.