Washington, Iowa, Feb. 2
By Mrs. T. A. Swezey
I believe it my duty to write a few lines for the REVIEW, to inform my brethren and sisters what the Lord has done for me. I can say with the Psalmist, “Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.” Ps. 40:5. I feel that the Lord hath done great things for me, whereof I am glad, and for which I praise his holy name. I am one of the lonely ones having but little privilege of meetings; but I believe the Lord is willing to work for the lonely ones when they strive to walk in his commandments and humble themselves before him. I praise the Lord for the light which hath shown upon my path. Truly I can say, “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Thanks be to the Lord, who hath opened my eyes to behold this precious light. It hath shone into this poor darkened heart of mine; and by his assisting grace I mean to let it shine before others, however feeble its rays may be, that some poor soul may catch its rays, and thereby be led to find the narrow way. I want to bear some part in the vineyard of the Lord, let it be ever so humble. The faithful and true Witness counsels us to buy of him gold tried in the fire, that we may be rich. I can see no other way of buying the gold than in yielding obedience to the commands of God. He says in his word, “Separate yourselves from the world, submit yourselves unto God. Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” Again the true Witness saith, “Behold I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” If we want the dear Saviour to come in and sup with us, we must be willing to open the door of our hearts and let him in. May God help me to buy that gold tried in the fire, that whenever I am brought to the trial of my faith, I may come forth as pure gold meet to behold his lovely face. May I be clothed with the white raiment, even the robe of Christ’s righteousness, and be found worthy to appear before him when he cometh upon the white cloud. May the blessed Spirit of God and his precious truth be and ever abide with his dear people everywhere unto the end. May his eternal truths be written indelibly upon our hearts and consciences. God’s truth is marvelous in our eyes, angels rejoice in beholding his glory and his truth. May the Lord keep us near him. Let us heed the voice of the true Witness; let us watch, therefore, that we keep ourselves from lusting after the things of this world. God will have a peculiar people, a separate people. Let us strive to overcome, that we may finally receive a crown of righteousness. Mrs. T. A. SWEZEY.