Striving for Victory Over Sin
By Elizabeth Cray
Dear Bro. White:—I have been striving though in much weakness to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus for nearly three years, and your excellent paper has come as a very welcome messenger laden with rich treasures. How often have the tears flowed when I have read over the letters from the dear brethren and sisters and heard what the Saviour is doing for his people. My heart is with you, and O that I was altogether what I should be: filled with all the graces of the Spirit. I have not seen any of the brethren for near twelve months. I often feel lonely, and contemplate the joys of the righteous. O what a mighty shout of victory will there be, when Christ is crowned upon his throne! I often ask myself, Shall I be there! With joy I read of the cause, and how God does stand by his people, and the prosperity of Zion, and of the work in Plattsburg, my native place, and in Champlain, where I have often been blest. O brethren, let us strive to get the victory over every sin. I am often astonished to see those professing godliness that cannot discern the signs of the times and see the claims of the holy Sabbath which are so plainly taught in God's holy word. Your unworthy sister, striving to overcome.
ELIZABETH CRAY.
Nov. 5th, 1854.