TO THE BRETHREN AND SISTERS
By Mary A. Remley
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: As my heart is drawn toward you all, I take this method of addressing you. Some weeks have passed since the Kentucky and Tennessee Conference was held; yet my heart is full of the sweet pleasure of meeting with God's chosen people. On my arrival at Bro. Barr's, I met but one familiar face—that of dear Bro. Osborn—but just as soon as each sister or brother met me with that warm Seventh-day Adventist grasp, all embarrassment and strange feeling passed away. It seemed as if one great happy family had come together. Oh, how I do love to let my mind revert to that happy meeting! I often find myself wishing I was back there. It is a sad thought that we may never all meet again in this life or in the next. Let every one of us pray earnestly and work unceasingly for a happy meeting and a, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” I would say to those dear sisters who solicited an interest in my prayers that I have each day offered up earnest supplications for their safe landing on the happy shore. And to those who have not come out fully on the Lord's side, let me say, Do not put it off too long. Indifference is not pleasing to Christ. He did not thus enter upon his work; honor, riches and life were willingly sacrificed, that we might have an inheritance with him. Our little church is striving hard; each member seems determined to renew his efforts to gain a place in Christ's kingdom. The cause in Kentucky is earnestly remembered by each one. While we pray fervently that a tent may come to this State, we plead that the minds of the people may be prepared to receive the truth when preached here again. God is good, and his promises are true. I have great faith while praying to him. Last Sabbath we had a good meeting. The Spirit of God was with us. We are few, and often come short in our duties, yet I believe the Lord loves us and meets with us each Sabbath. My health is still very poor. I trust you will remember me in your prayers. MARY A. REMLEY.
Edgefield Junction, Tenn.