Clinton, Mo., May, 1868
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Clinton, Mo., May, 1868
By Abbie Hall
BRO. SMITH: I have felt it duty for some time past, to write a few lines for the REVIEW, but I feel so poor and unworthy that I hardly dare to try. I am one of the poor ones, and the paper is sent to me free. I wish to thank the dear ones that provide means to send this paper to us who are not able to pay for it. I am glad to say, there are a few here in Clinton, trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We sometimes feel almost discouraged by seeing so few interested in the cause of God. But we read letters from brethren and sisters scattered abroad, who are trying to make their way through to Mt. Zion alone; and it makes us thankful that there are enough believers here to meet together and claim the promise. I can truly say, The Lord has been good to me. It has been about eighteen months since I commenced to keep the Lord's Sabbath. I am glad I ever saw the light, that I ever heard the sweet sound, of the third angel's message. And I thank God that he gave me eyes to see and a heart to believe in these precious truths. The REVIEW has been a weekly preacher to me for more than one year. The Master knows how dearly I prize its weekly visits. It seems to me that I could not get along without it, in my present circumstances. I hope that the REVIEW will continue coming to me. I hope the dear brethren and sisters will remember me in their prayers. Although I am poor in this world, I want to be rich in faith, and be an heir to the kingdom that God has promised to all them that love him. We have a very interesting Sabbath school and Bible class here. We organized, Jan., 1867, and the interest is good yet. Two or three that came out on the Sabbath, have given it up; but the Lord has raised up others to take their places, so that our little number stands good. May the Lord help us to stand steadfast till Jesus comes. Yours in hope of eternal life when Jesus comes,
ABBIE HALL.