Springville, Ky by Hettie Pickens

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 8, 1875

Springville, Ky.

By Hettie Pickens

Since I came into present truth I have often thought I would write a few words of encouragement for those of like precious faith; and now the Holy Spirit has made me so happy I feel that I cannot be silent any longer. Bro. Osborn has labored hard for the cause in this State, and by his labors a few have come out on the side of truth. There are five Sabbath-keepers at this place; all are heads of families except myself. We meet together from Sabbath to Sabbath to claim the blessing of the Lord, and we feel that Jesus is with us. Oh! bless his worthy name for his lovingkindness to us.

We have organized a Tract Society here, and, by the assisting grace of God, I intend to use my talent to increase our number. I want to bear some humble part in the work of God, that, when Jesus comes to make up his jewels, I may be counted worthy to have a part with his redeemed ones.

I have been reading sister White’s writings on the coming of the Lord, and I find sweet consolation in them. I believe the end of time is near, and Jesus is even at the door. O brethren, pray for us, that we may be kept humble at the foot of the cross till Jesus comes, that we may hail him with joy.

HETTIE PICKENS.

Springville, Dec. 19, 1874.