MARY A. WALDORF by Mary A. Waldorf

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Jan 23, 1855

MARY A. WALDORF

By Mary A. Waldorf

From Sister Waldorf.

DEAR BRO. WHITE :—I feel impressed to write a few lines by way of encouragement to the children of God scattered abroad. I have been a reader of the Review a little over a year. I have been very much edified and instructed by it. The subject of the atonement, and the soul not immortal, I have read with great interest. Indeed, I cannot perceive any leanness in the Review; the letters from the brethren and sisters are encouraging to me.

It is a little over a year since I embraced the true Sabbath; and I feel firm in the faith. All are doing right who begin to keep the blessed day, only let them persevere.

Surely it is the Lord that has led me thus far, and caused me to receive the light of present truth. I believe I have let go the scraps of tradition that I had treasured up for many years; that is, so far as I have received the light. I have many trials to endure; but Jesus who is faithful to his promises, supports and keeps my soul in every temptation. Glory be to his most holy name! he will not suffer his children to be tempted nor tried above what they are able to bear, but will with the temptation also make a way for their escape.

Truly we have great need to watch and pray; for we are living in trying times, and have need to gird on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

The Apostle says, "Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand." Eph. vi, 13. O let us cultivate a spirit of love; yea, let us strive to be clothed with humility as with a garment, having Christ dwelling in us richly by faith. Let us love one another, even as Christ hath loved us. Love is the fulfilling of the law. It is this that causes us to pray for our enemies, and bless them that despitefully use and persecute us; to do good for evil and not retaliate.

Yours in hope of eternal life.

MARY A. WALDORF

Harrison Co., O., Jan. 6th, 1855.