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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 31, 1870

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 35, No. 24.

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MRS. I. H. ARCHER

By Mrs. I. H. Archer

From Sr. Archer.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: Although a stranger to most of you, I trust that I am not a stranger to our blessed Saviour, but rejoice to-day that for the last few years it has been my privilege to form an acquaintance with the sinner's Friend; and oh, what a friend! Who would exchange him for a thousand worlds like this!
“As by the light of opening day The stars are all concealed, So earthly pleasures fade away, When Jesus is revealed.”
I once enjoyed the pleasures of earth; but this world has lost all charms for me. And why should we who have identified ourselves with the poor despised company who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and who are confidently expecting that our Saviour is so soon to come, still cling to the things of earth, or think it hard that we must give up the customs of the world, and thus be a peculiar people, holy and acceptable unto the Lord? For one, I can truly say that I am willing to give all for Christ, and that is nothing in comparison with what he has given for me.
I praise him especially for the health reform. Instead of a cross, it is a pleasure, to take that course which is conducive to health. And what an aid in gaining the victory over selfishness and impatience! I fully believe that to be accepted of God we must deny self and be willing to be saved in his appointed way. But how many are letting self stand in the way. How much this has been the case with me! To all such let me say, Make the sacrifice, deny self; and the rich blessing of God will amply repay for all denial. Better the approving smile of God than all this world can give. How inexpressibly sweet to feel from day to day our acceptance with him. As the way grows narrow my determination increases to walk in it. My faith and hope grow stronger, and I know that my Father's promise is sure. In our own strength we can do nothing, but in the strength of Israel's God I believe we can go up and possess the goodly land.
My humble prayer shall be that none who now love the truth may give it up and return to the world, but that God may add to our numbers such as shall be saved.

MRS. I. H. ARCHER

Addison Co., Vt.