From Sr. Camp by Irena G. Camp

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

From Sr. Camp.

By Irena G. Camp

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: My heart has often been cheered and strengthened by reading letters from the scattered, lonely ones, the spirit of which speaks forth the work of the Lord wrought in their hearts, for which I feel to give thanks to his name, and plead for a perfection of the work, both in their hearts and my own, that we may be prepared to meet where there will be no lonely ones, but all will be there. I feel very unworthy to be numbered with the dear saints, but I often sigh for their society here, and for the privilege of meeting with them to worship God where the truth is preached in its purity. A number of months have passed since I enjoyed such a privilege. The last was at Braintree, when Bro. Hutchins was there. The sweet, tender, melting Spirit of the Lord was there, even before the meeting commenced, cementing the hearts of God's people together as the heart of one man. We truly felt it was good to be there. And the speakers seemed to come right down to the wants of the people. I came home strengthened to endure, if need be, greater trials, feeling that I had given all for Christ and the kingdom.

I have seen some trials; but they are only light afflictions and but for a moment, when compared with the far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. I feel that the mercies of the Lord have been great. I have enjoyed the blessedness of feeling that another of my dear children has given her heart to the Lord, and embraced the present truth in all its bearings. I can say in the language of the apostle, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” As soon as she made up her mind that she would serve the Lord at the loss of all things, the way was opened for her to go right amongst a company of Sabbath-keepers, where she could have the privilege of attending meeting; and I trust she has found fathers and mothers in Israel, brothers and sisters, and a dear companion to help her in the way to the kingdom. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon them. May God help us all to be meek and humble. Oh! that self might be laid low, and God be exalted and honored by us in all things, and we be fitted to praise him in his kingdom.

Yours in hope. IRENA G. CAMP.

Windsor Co., Vt.