From Sister Elmer by Susan Elmer

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 26, 1868

From Sister Elmer.

By Susan Elmer

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I am still striving for that inheritance so soon to be given. Many have been the trials I have been called to pass through. But blessed be the Lord who has not forsaken me. And I would say to those, who like myself have passed through trying scenes, let us take courage; and often let our fervent desires be raised to Heaven. Our Father knows each bitter pang, and marks each falling tear. And though some things may appear mysterious, that we may not now comprehend, we shall know hereafter. Then let us cast each care on him that careth for us; for he who goeth forth weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again bringing his sheaves with him. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Only a few more storms will arise. A few more tempests at most will beat upon our frail bark, ere, if faithful to our trust, we shall, under the guidance of our Captain, anchor in the haven of eternal rest. Already through the dark mists is light sweetly breaking, and gentle voices whisper, Come.

Oh! how I should like to meet with those of like precious faith; but have not at present the precious privilege. I am one of the lonely ones, ten of our number having moved away. But there are those here who are favorable at least to part of our views. I think if some of the messengers would come and give a course of lectures, good might be done. One of our neighbors is willing to open his doors for preaching. Shall expect them by and by. May the Lord direct. SUSAN ELMER. Ashfield, Mass.