The Cause in Smyrna, Me.
By Sarah A. Denbar
I HAVE just returned from Smyrna Mills, Maine. While attending a series of meetings held in that place by Bro. J. B. Goodrich, and listening to the faithful testimonies of the brethren and sisters, I felt that the Lord strengthened and blessed us abundantly. Nearly all seemed willing to work. One new one came out who will be an honor to the cause if she proves faithful to God. She is a lady of talent, who has many friends whom we hope to see imitating her example by breaking away from prejudice, giving their whole heart to God, not fearing what man may say about them, but rather fearing to disobey God by trampling under foot his holy law, the ten commandments. I believe that great good could be accomplished here in Aroostook Co. if our ministers could stay longer at a time. The interest must be followed up in order to be effectual. There is a large field where our faith has never been presented. A large church could be raised up here if we could have constant labor for a year. “How shall they hear without a preacher?” Rom. 10:14. Three years ago, I knew of but one family in this section who were keeping the Sabbath; now there are a goodly number whose hearts are in the work. May God speed this precious truth is my prayer. I feel sure we have the truth on the third angel's message. Oh, how sweet are the promises of Him who cannot lie or fail to fulfill! Why should we doubt? If Jesus is for us he is more than all who can be against us. Oh! that our entire being may be sanctified to God without any reserve. A life that is hid with Christ in God is the only life I want. How glad I am that we can have just such a life in Jesus' worthy name. May the Lord help us to have decision of character and moral courage to do right is my prayer. SARAH A. DENBAR.