Trials, Unity, and the Coming Lord
By Sarah S. Miller
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is very cheering to hear from the scattered saints. We stand alone here trying to keep the commandments. We have had some very severe trials this last season; but we feel to rejoice that we are counted worthy to suffer reproach for the sake of Christ. If we are the followers of our Lord and Saviour, we must be willing to follow him through evil as well as good report. When my trials come heavy upon me, and I begin to feel discouraged, I take my Bible and read the sufferings of my blessed Saviour, then I feel encouraged to press my way on, and to spend what little strength I have in the service of the Lord. Dear brethren and sisters, there is a great work to be done to get ready for that day. We must have on the whole armor of God, and stand firm for the truth. Let us be united and work together in love. We have all got the same Master and Law-giver. We are all aiming for the same haven of rest, if we are all children of the same family. Then let us strive to be found on the Lord's side perfectly united, looking for and hastening to the coming of the Lord and Saviour. Your unworthy sister, striving for the kingdom.
SARAH S. MILLER.
Nov. 19th, 1854.