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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · BATTLE CREEK, MICH. · Jan 4, 1870

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 35, No. 2.

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MARY E. SWISHER

By Mary E. Swisher

From Sr. Swisher.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I am not tired of this way. I am striving, though in weakness, to wend my way from this earth to a brighter, happier clime. I know there are trials to meet; griefs and burdens to be borne, and sins to overcome. But I still feel like trusting in the Lord for strength to bear me up in times of trouble. Every day brings with it joy and sorrow. While I have trials and temptations on my way, I do have joy and rejoicing when there is a victory, when I overcome some evil; when I can meet an enemy with the truth, and trust in the Lord for strength to overcome with meekness and fear. Oh! what consolation, what joy, what peace in believing. But when I trust too much in my own strength, and go forth to battle with the world, then I am overcome by Satan, and decoyed from the path of right and truth, and ensnared by him. I would trust in the Lord from henceforth. Oh, for a pure heart and clean hands, and a willing mind to labor in the vineyard. May we spend our time, strength, and means in the cause, to send the truth that has made us glad, to others. May the language of our hearts be, Lord, send laborers into the field. Cannot we, sisters, do something? Let us pray for those that have the burden of this last message of mercy. Pray for me.

MARY E. SWISHER

Washington Co., Iowa.