p. 30 | A Note of Praise by M. E. Carlisle

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 21, 1875

A Note of Praise.

By M. E. Carlisle

TIME is speeding swiftly but silently on to eternity. Jesus is soon coming. Are we prepared to meet him? Are our lamps trimmed and burning? Shall we be among the redeemed finally? Shall we be able to joyfully exclaim, “Saved! saved at last?” Yes, if we are among those which have kept the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus, Rev. 14: 12, and not without.

Thank God, that my eyes are now open to see the truth, and that I have a heart to obey it. About one year ago I accidentally saw the REVIEW, and commenced taking it, and became deeply interested about the Sabbath question, soon being led to feel that I was breaking the fourth commandment.

At that time there were no Seventh-day Adventists near. I knew nothing about such a people, or their belief, only as I read in the REVIEW. But God saw fit in his infinite mercy to send a family of his chosen ones to this place, and he, through their instrumentality, has enlightened my mind upon the truth of the third angel’s message.

Six weeks ago I embraced the truth, and commenced keeping the Sabbath. My heart is filled with gratitude to God for his great goodness unto me. How can I ever thank him for so much kindness and mercy? I can only exclaim, “Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, praise his holy name.” God help me to be faithful, and live out this precious truth, and let my light shine before the world. I have consecrated my whole being to his service.

M. E. Carlisle.

Orange Co., Vt.