A Lone Light for the Truth
The following experience of one of our sisters is a practical illustration of what may be done by one who is thoroughly filled with the truth, and ready to unite with others in Christian work:— “For several years I studied the truth of the Third Angel’s Message, and at last came to the place where I found I must accept it. I had to take my stand alone, and stand as a lone light in the midst of darkness. About this time the work which Sister Henry presented to our women came to my notice, and I entered heartily into it. I joined the W. C. T. U., and was given the oversight of the Social Purity department. The officers of the union were not prepared for the practical way in which I went to work. Their curiosity became aroused, and they began to inquire what church I belonged to. One woman said to me, ‘I hear you are a Seventh-day Adventist;’ and when I replied that I was happy to inform her that that was the truth, she said, ‘Well, that accounts for your being such a worker.’ “Soon after this there was a Methodist revival held in the place where I lived, and a number expressed their determination to serve the Master. When the pastor called upon two of this number, and spoke to them about church membership, he was informed that they intended to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church as soon as there was an opportunity; so now I am not alone in defense of the truth, but have the Christian fellowship of these two sisters. “Let us not become discouraged, but drop a seed here and another there; and the Lord will give the increase. Take courage, ‘lone light.’ You will not be alone long if you are faithful.”