A Pilgrim on the Road to Zion
By Nancy A. Scripture
Dear Bro. White:—I wish to let those who are pilgrims and strangers here know that I am on the road to mount Zion, striving to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, that I may have right to the tree of life and enter in through the gates into the city; for I believe they will soon be opened that the righteous nation that keepeth the truth may enter in. I often ask myself, Shall I be there? I believe all will be that are found faithful, and I am determined by the grace of God, to gird on the whole armor, that I may be able to stand in the day of the fierce anger of the Lord. It is nearly three years since I first heard the sound of the present truth; and when I look back on my past life I wonder how I have been so careless and indifferent when there is so much to be done. I am here alone, no one to keep the Sabbath but myself and husband, yet I am not discouraged for I know on whom I have believed. O that the Lord would deliver me from lukewarmness in this fearful day, and help me to keep humble that I may be able to do all my duty. I often wish for the privilege of meeting with those of like precious faith, but this I do not expect at present. All the meeting I have is the Review which comes to me a welcome messenger of truth. The cheering letters from the brethren and sisters cause my heart to rejoice when I hear what the Lord is doing in different parts of the vineyard, in bringing souls to see the truth of his law. I have often been impressed to write, but have delayed, hoping that I should be able to do something for the cause of truth but at present all I can do is to pray, Lord, save thy people, and give not thy heritage to reproach. O that the Lord would give me a double portion of the Spirit of Elijah, that I may be able to do all his will. Nancy A. Scripture. Essex Co., N. Y.