p. 183 | Alone Yet Not Alone by L. A. Whitaker

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 9, 1856

Alone Yet Not Alone

By L. A. Whitaker

From Sister Whitaker.

Bro. Smith: I have long felt a desire to give in my testimony with the people of God. Through the kindness of an aunt I received some tracts on the Sabbath question. With a prayerful heart I searched the Bible to learn the truth, and by God's assisting grace I decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord; and I could say, Thy law is my delight; thy word is truth; then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

It is eighteen months since I began to keep the Sabbath, and I have not seen one of the same faith since. I am alone, yet not alone; for God is with me. To me the Sabbath is a delight, and the holy of the Lord, honorable. Some here speak favorably to me of the Sabbath; some deride, while others look upon me with silent contempt.

I feel thankful to the kind friends who send me the Review. It is a welcome visitor. By it I have been enabled to understand many things that looked dark. The Bible is to me no longer a sealed book. It seems nearer and dearer than before; and I can truly say, O how love I thy law: it is my meditation night and day.

I praise God for what he has done for me, and for the light he has given me. While I rejoice, I also mourn like Paul: I sigh and mourn for my kinsmen according to the flesh. O that God would give them a desire to know and do his will. May the Lord increase our faith and help us to be ready for his coming and kingdom, is my prayer.

Your sister in Christ.

L. A. Whitaker.

Clayton, Mich., Sept. 21st, 1856.