Waiting for Redemption
By G. M. Burnett
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I feel to rejoice and give thanks to God for his goodness in permitting me to live in these last days, and to behold his dealings with those who put their trust in him. My heart flows out in gratitude to God for the light of prophecy which shines around our path-way, scattering away all mist and gloom and enabling us to discern the signs of the Lord's soon return from the wedding. I have been striving to have my lamp trimmed and let my light shine though it is but feeble. We have but a short time to suffer and toil on in this wilderness world, and I feel willing to do whatsoever shall be made known to be duty. I am glad, and praise the Lord that the third angel's message has reached my ears, and I humbly trust, found a place in my heart. It makes the past look clear; and, thank God, it brightens our way in the future. Soon the beauties of Paradise restored will open to our view. I am willing to confess myself a pilgrim and stranger here; but I hope and pray that I shall be enabled by grace to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, that I may have a home in the New Jerusalem. My heart has often been gladdened by reading the letters from the dear saints, in the Review. Although we are strangers in the flesh, I feel that we belong to the same family, and all journeying to the same home. We shall soon meet, where sorrow never comes, and parting will be unknown. Yours waiting for redemption,
G. M. BURNETT. Savoy, Mass., Feb. 1st, 1854.