A Lonely Sister’s Faith and Hope
By Sarah A. Jessup
DEAR BRO WHITE :—I write a few lines to inform you how the truth is prospering here. I am all alone in trying to keep all the commandments of God, and the testimony of Jesus.—There are no Sabbath-keepers very near here. We live in the woods, and I am very lonesome here. I am sorry, when I hear of your wants, and have nothing to give; but I hope the time will come that I can do something for the cause of truth; but we are poor in the things of this world, but I hope, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom. There are no meetings here, and I have not seen any of like precious faith for some time. The Review is, truly, meat in due season. I read it with pleasure, and I trust profit. It cheers my lonely heart to hear from the scattered flock. I would say to all the dear brethren and sisters, go on in the Lord, and in the power of his might; gird on the whole armor of faith, that you may be able to stand in that great day of trouble, and be prepared for Christ's coming. I am truly a pilgrim and a stranger here. I should like to see some of the dear brethren and sisters once more. I am determined, by the help of God, to go on in his glorious cause, that I may have part in the first resurrection, and so meet all the dear saints in the kingdom. Yours in the blessed hope, SARAH A. JESSUP. Pine Creek, Mich., May 19th, 1853