Thankful for Present Truth
By Mary Rowley
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—About ten months ago was the first I ever heard the third angel's message; and we feel thankful to our heavenly Father for being mindful of us and giving us understanding hearts, so that we might become obedient to the requirements of the gospel. There are about twenty of us here that meet every Sabbath when nothing prevents, and often realize the promise of the Saviour fulfilled. We feel that we are built on a rock: if the wind should beat we should stand firm. The Bible seems to me altogether a different book to what it used to. I had about come to the conclusion that none but the learned could understand the teachings of the Scriptures. We read the Review and feel thankful for the truths it contains. I feel for one the time is not far distant when our Saviour will appear in the clouds of heaven. I hope to be one of that number that are found keeping the commandments of God and having the testimony of Jesus. MARY ROWLEY.
Westport, Dec. 25th, 1854.