A Testimony Amid Opposition
By Sarah A. Chapin
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is but two months since I embraced the true Sabbath. I kept the first day until Brn. Stephenson and Stewart lectured here in Palmyra. I attended, became much interested, perused my Bible which has become a new book to me, and I became fully convinced that I had been in a great error. Many objections arose in my mind, what my friends would say and think, &c.; but thanks be to God that I have been enabled thus far to resist the many temptations placed in my way. There are four here keeping the Sabbath, and others are convinced that it is the only true way, but like Felix, are waiting for a more convenient season. May the Lord help them to take up the cross. I have much opposition. Brethren and sisters pray for me that I may withstand the fiery darts of Satan, that I may be one of that happy number that will sit at our Father's table, at the marriage supper of the Lamb. Members of the Baptist church whom I loved dearly, are trying their best endeavors to keep me from the right way. My parents say they will not visit me while believing as I do; but "when my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up." Many tell me to confess that I have done wrong; that I am hurting the cause of Zion; that I am led away by false doctrines; but they will attend parties of pleasure, conform to the world, have spiritual lectures and concerts in their churches, but their names are enrolled in the church-book, and it is enough. May the Lord have mercy on them. Babylon indeed is fallen, and is become sadly degenerate. We may not meet in this life, but I hope to meet you in the kingdom. Yours in Christ, SARAH A. CHAPIN.
Palmyra, Wis., Mar. 23d, 1855.