EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE.
I FEEL this morning, as I go about my work, that perhaps it will do some mother good to know of my experience. I stand alone for the truth in this town, but He who cares for his children strengthens me as is needful. I am indeed thankful for the assurance that “all things work together for good to them that love God.” It gives me courage many times. I have four little boys. The oldest is eight years of age, and the baby is seven months. It is my earnest desire to raise them as the Lord would have me, and I believe I can; for his Spirit is teaching me as I go on trusting him, and looking to him for wisdom. How true the words, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” My husband is not a Christian, but my heart goes out in gratitude to God for the blessed assurance that he will be. God has promised to give us the desires of our heart if we walk in his ways. I seldom see any of like faith, and have been permitted to hear very few sermons by our people. I take the REVIEW AND HERALD, and it is a spiritual feast to me every week. I also take the Little Friend, and find it very helpful in teaching the children. I take a little time to read every day. The Spirit of the Lord has shown me unnecessary work that I was doing; and in place of that I study the Bible, read good literature, visit a sick neighbor, amuse the children, or do something that the Lord indicates he would have me do. I make my little boys’ waists of dark material, and do not ruffle them. I use oilcloth on the table, and fold a great many of my clothes, and so do not spend time in ironing. I wish my husband to be remembered at the noontide hour of prayer, and also myself, that I may live every day and every hour in such a way that God’s Spirit may work through me. If my husband would step into the vineyard, I believe many souls would be gathered in. I know that the Lord wants him, and can make use of him; but Satan is working with all his power. Please pray earnestly. If the sister who sent in the preceding will write again, giving her full name and address, we shall be glad. We desire to come in close touch with such courageous and true gospel workers. We assure her of our prayerful interest.