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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 23, 1871

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 37, No. 23.

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E. E. STURGES

By E. E. Sturges

From Sister Sturges.

How TRUE it is that God proves his people in this world. He will know whether we are willing to be purified through obeying the truth, whether we are willing to overcome our selfishness, pride, evil passions, and all that is hateful and displeasing in his sight.
I feel so much in earnest that I want to be tested, and to know of a certainty that I am not leaning on a false hope. I want to make thorough work, giving Jesus my whole heart, my undivided affections. As I look forward to the soon coming of our blessed Redeemer, and contemplate the exceedingly great and glorious reward in store for those who endure to the end, and are found patiently waiting his appearing, I am resolved, with the help of God, never to yield again, should the enemy attack me with double the power he has. The goodness and mercy of God have led me to love and trust him better than ever before. “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.” Micah 7:18.
By the help of God, I am determined to form a character that will stand the test of the Judgment. I know that none but the pure and good will escape the wrath of God, and be saved in his heavenly kingdom. I must be among the saved. I will seek for a daily and a living experience. I am willing to make any sacrifice, to do any duty, to bear any cross, anything to have the favor of God, and the abiding witness of his Spirit that my ways please him.
I wonder at God’s mercy when I think of the past, how I have kept my light hidden, and let the enemy come into my heart. The precious Saviour has been wounded afresh; and holy angels have turned away in disgust. Yes, I wonder at the long-suffering and mercy of God. I will heed the solemn warning, and rise by deep repentance and humility to walk in newness of life. I expect to have a hard battle. I am preparing for it. I am trying to get on the armor; and I will not lay it down, or leave the battle field, till I can say, “Blessed be God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

E. E. STURGES

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