M. M. NELSON by M. M. Nelson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 6, 1868

M. M. NELSON

By M. M. Nelson

From Sr. Nelson.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: It is Sabbath morning, and as the storm will prevent us from going to meeting, I would like to bear my humble testimony through the paper, and tell of the goodness of the Lord to me. Although I am very unworthy, yet I trust that I enjoy some of his presence, and have tasted some of his salvation this morning. It is sweeter than honey, or the honeycomb. I long for more; I think I can truly say that I hunger and thirst after righteousness.

I must confess that I have been in a lukewarm condition for some time past, though I have, through the blessing of God, realized it from time to time, and have tried to be zealous and repent, yet have not fully done so. Still the Lord is extending his love to one so unworthy, in sending sweet answers of peace and pardon in answer to prayer; and methinks I hear the sweet voice of Jesus saying, I will be with thee, I will fold my arms around thee, and protect thee on every side. I will be thy strength, thy guide, and counsellor, and lead thee safely through to Mount Zion. Oh! who would not trust in such a friend and guide, “for he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are but dust.” He has been tempted in all points like as we are, and is able to succor those who are tempted. He is a mighty Saviour, able to save to the uttermost all who come to God by him. Let us be whole-hearted in this great work of overcoming. The reward is all over glorious. It exceeds all the pleasures and honors of this poor, sinful world. “Eye hath not seen nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit.” He has given us an earnest of our inheritance. Oh! who that has tasted the sweets of redeeming love, does not, with the beloved apostle Paul, wish to know its hight and depth, its length and breadth, and to be filled with all the fullness of God.

I thank the Lord for the union I have with the way he is leading his people. I love the reforms in all their bearings. The health reform is a great blessing to me. I am trying to walk in the light of present truth, that I may be sanctified through it, and fitted up for translation with the people of God.

Yours in hope of eternal life when Jesus comes.