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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 28, 1871

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 37, No. 15.

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Peace in Our Hearts.

By Sarah E. L. Pierce

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Col. 3:15.
This scripture has been in my mind much of late. Peace! precious grace; it is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Dear brethren and sisters, we want more of it; we want it to rule in our hearts.
If this rules, little of the carnal mind will be left. In our association with the home circle or with the church, the strife and discord, the “murmurings and disputings,” of which we are too often guilty, will have but a very small place. The petty annoyances and vexations we meet, will not so often betray us into sin.
I speak to my dear sisters especially, most of whom know by experience of the hundred and one cares and little perplexities incidental to the daily round of household labor. How much do we need that ornament which is in the sight of God of great price, a meek and quiet spirit! It differs from the outward adorning, which is only for occasional use.
We may wear it constantly; and if we do, we shall be surprised to find that half our difficulties have vanished. The hasty, impatient word, the sharp retort, or foolish jest, will have no place in our hearts or upon our lips. It is in perfect harmony, too, with the peace of God. Oh! I desire this peace. I must have it, not as a transient visitor, but an abiding guest.
How many will strive with me to obtain it? And in our efforts let us remember the words of the prophet, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.” Isa. 26:3.
Ah! this is the way. For one, I have a great work to do to keep my mind stayed on the Lord. Jesus is soon coming to gather the faithful ones home. Let us take courage, and press on. If we are earnest and persevering, we may, with the help of the Lord, obtain the final victory, and share the home of the redeemed.
SARAH E. L. PIERCE.
New Haven, N. Y.