p. 7 | Afflictions by Lucinda Lawson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 20, 1870

Afflictions.

By Lucinda Lawson

AFFLICTIONS are designed to wean our affections from things of an earthly and decaying nature, to call us from our evil ways, and lead us to place our affections upon those things which pertain to our eternal interests. Perhaps some kind-hearted Christian, whose daily walk and conversation show to all that he is truly born of God, may be severely afflicted. All this is designed for some good purpose. We may be addicted to some evil habits, which our kind Father is trying to wean us from, by calling us, or some of our dear friends, even to the brink of death.

The Saviour is ready to receive us, and is calling to us by his all-powerful word. The angels in Heaven are watching with anxiety for our return to God. How can we think of remaining in the society of cold-hearted sinners, which will only have a tendency to draw us away from the path of duty, and finally rob us of all lasting joys? Let us make haste to return to Jesus before probation shall close. We are truly living in perilous days. Satan is trying his utmost to turn us from the truth. May the Lord in much mercy help us to overcome all our sins, that when Jesus shall come we may be prepared to meet him in peace, and to share in the reward that awaits the overcomer.

LUCINDA LAWSON. Illinois.