Alaiedon, Mich

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

From Sr. Osborne.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I have been reading Testimony No. 18, and find so much which applies to me, that I pause and ask, Have I ever done one good deed in my life? The answer comes, None; no, not one. “Nothing but leaves.” Oh! how my spirit grieves over my wasted life. I know I must be perfect before I can see my blessed Saviour who has done so much for me. I want eternal life and a home with Jesus. Am I working for it? I can see nothing to recommend me to my Heavenly Father but the blood of Christ. Blessed Jesus! How he suffered for me. I will try harder than ever I have to overcome every sin, that I may see him when he comes, and be like him. Pray for me, that the Lord will help me to work out my salvation with fear and trembling. I love the third angel’s message. Thank the Lord that he ever gave me a love for the truth.

Yours striving for a crown of immortality, Susie A. Osborne.