Persevering in the Third Angel's Message
By Susannah M. Colby
Dear Brethren and Sisters: It is about ten months since I first heard of the Third Angel's Message, in connection with the Sabbath. Since that time I have heard no preaching, but I can say I have had some happy seasons, and I am bound by the grace of God assisting me, to persevere unto the end. Pray for me, that I may overcome this world and all its sinful delusions and vain folly. O that I may walk in the footsteps of my blessed Saviour, and be one of the one hundred forty and four thousand, which shall be redeemed from the earth. I want to get the victory over the beast, and over his image, and his mark, and over the number of his name. Thank the Lord that my eyes were opened to see and receive the truth as it is in Jesus. O I would be willing to bear crosses and persecution for the sake of him who so loved me and gave himself for me. May the Lord grant that we may put on righteousness as a garment, and ever be found humble, pleading at the foot of the cross, to be remembered when Christ comes in his kingdom. Your unworthy sister,
SUSANNAH M. COLBY.
Iowa City, Iowa, May 8th, 1858.