Strengthened by Believers’ Testimonies
By Sister E. I. Bane
SISTER E. I. BANE writes from Lake Co., Ohio: Although a stranger to most of those of like precious faith, yet they all seem near and dear to me; and as I read their cheering testimonies from week to week, my heart is strengthened and made glad, and I take fresh courage, resolved to stand the storm, to fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold on eternal life. I am looking forward with joyful anticipations to the time when I shall, if faithful a little longer, meet all of God's loved ones face to face on Mount Zion, where the Lamb shall stand with his company. I know I have a great work to do to overcome all my sins. Of myself I know I can do nothing. Only in the strength of the Lord can I conquer. Earthly friends forsake me and turn coldly away. Instead of sinking down in despair and discouragement, may I be led by this to greater diligence, for the Lord is soon coming.