Comfort in Loneliness

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 23, 1858

Comfort in Loneliness

Sister P. D. Lawrence writes from Fairfield, Me., Sept. 5th, 1858: "More than one year has passed since I have seen a brother or sister in the truth, or heard a prayer, or any sweet singing on the coming of Jesus. I know he is soon coming; for his word declares it:

'This is my song. Cheers the heart when joys depart And foes are pressing strong.'

'Surely, they are gaining strength, and I too must be diligent to gain strength to withstand in this evil time, that having done all, I may stand.

'I thank my heavenly Father for the comfort the Review brings; it is my only companion in my loneliness, though I trust I walk and talk with God sometimes. I will try and hold fast his truth and trust in his mercy."