A Testimony of Grace and Conversion
By C. Van Doren
BRO. SMITH: By the light of present truth that has shone into my heart, I can begin to see some of the rubbish that has collected there in the years that I knew not Jesus. But, by the grace of God, I shall clear it of all that can offend, and let Jesus in, that he may have full possession and be in me, and I in him, that I may bring forth fruit to the glory of God. I believe there is a place and a crown for me in the earth made new, because God in his great mercy has brought me to an understanding of the third angel's message. I can but thank the Lord for it. It is wonderful how he has dealt with me, and yet I often fear to trust the future to him. Oh! that I may be kept from unbelief and murmuring. At first I seemed to get hold of the present truth, and thought that this people were indeed rich and increased in goods; but by-and-by the truth seemed to get hold of me, and oh! the change! There is a feeling of unworthiness and a deep conviction that something must be done, and after turning this way and that, without finding security, I begin to realize what the grace of God is; and I pray God that I may attend every means of grace in my reach; for by grace shall I stand, and without it I am lost and undone. But there are rich promises and good instructions, which are able to thoroughly furnish a man unto all good works. I shall strive to heed them. Yours in hope, C. VAN DOREN.
Lenawee Co., Mich.