Testimony to the Review
By Henrietta S. Post
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—Through the providence of God we have received the Review the past year. At the time of receiving it we were in the Methodist Church with corresponding views except the doctrine of the Advent; consequently it was but little regarded, and I think a few of the first numbers I did not read at all. While laying around with our other papers, some article it contained caught my attention, and from that time it has been gaining ground. Now I hail its coming with pleasure. It contains the doctrine of the Bible, taught by the prophets, Christ and the apostles. It brings with it good news and glad tidings. About three months ago I commenced keeping the seventh-day Sabbath, and through striving to keep all the commandments of God I received greater light and peace. The communications from the brethren and sisters scattered abroad, have strengthened and encouraged me when cast down; and I bless God for the light and help that I have received from reading the Review. My mind dwells much on the joys of heaven. O I long to be there; and my greatest care is to be ready, having on the righteousness of the saints, that when he shall appear I shall appear with him in glory. When I think of Christ and his coming I am afraid I shall lack patience; for Christ said when speaking of the tribulation, In patience possess ye your souls. I see such a loveliness in him, and though I can have but a faint conception of the glory of his kingdom with the foretaste that I now and then experience, I am enraptured. O who would not give the few fading, transitory pleasures of this life for such bliss, immortal bliss. I freely give all that I may have a seat in Christ's kingdom. Yours in Christ. HENRIETTA S. POST.
North Stonington, Jan. 20th, 1855.