A Pilgrim’s Hope by M. J. Owen

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 3, 1858

A Pilgrim’s Hope

By M. J. Owen

From Sister Owen.

BRO. SMITH: I am thankful for the privilege of being able to write a few lines to those who are engaged in the cause of God, and trying to keep his commandments. To such I would say, I am a pilgrim striving with you; and although we are scattered abroad, yet how sweet the assurance that not a sparrow shall fall to the ground without his notice. What a blessing to know the promises of God are sure! O that I may heed his counsel also.

My health is very poor, and I am reminded of the shortness of life; therefore I feel like striving to lay up my treasure in heaven, knowing this world is not long to be my home. And my dear friends, where our treasure is our hearts will be also. I have the privilege of reading the Review now, which seems a great consolation, and I prize it very much because I cannot meet with christian friends on the Sabbath, the loss of which I deeply feel. But there is a hope, the time is not distant when we shall if faithful meet in our Father's house, in one family. O let us gird the whole armor on, and not be weary in well-doing. My companion unites with me in regarding the Sabbath.

"Let faith and love still in me grow, Till my redemption come. I am a stranger here below, But Christ will bring me home." Yours in christian bonds. M. J. OWEN.

Arcada, Mich., May 17th, 1858.