From Sr. Townsend by C. Townsend

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 1, 1870

From Sr. Townsend.

By C. Townsend

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: It is eighteen months since I commenced to keep the Sabbath so much talked of in the REVIEW. It has not been my lot to hear any preaching. By the mysterious ways of Providence, three years past, I was met by a sister of the Advent faith, who handed me some papers to read, which led me to investigate the Sabbath question, and decide on the correctness of keeping it in place of the first day. I have often been cheered by the testimonies of lonely ones; therefore, I add a few words, thinking this may be a solace to some weary traveler to hear that one heart has been made to rejoice in this far-off land. While I write, my mind goes back to my native State, Maine, where I first found the Saviour precious to my soul.

Notwithstanding all my heart-wanderings, a cloud has gone before me, and hope has guided my erring mind where those who are faithful will rest from their labors. I hope to be an overcomer when Christ comes to call the ransomed home. There are many things that look dark and gloomy; yet I pray to be enlightened in the things that pertain to our future welfare. There is peace in believing that the world knows not of. May God in his mercy keep all those lonely ones from falling, is the desire of Your unworthy sister, C. TOWNSEND. Umatilla Co., Oregon.