Striving Toward the Holy City
By Emily Day
BRO. SMITH: I wish to say through the Review to the dear brethren and sisters, that I am still striving to press my way onward to the holy city. The truth is still dear to me. I read the Review with interest, and I trust with profit, especially those articles on our present condition as a people. I feel thankful that the Lord has not left us in darkness concerning our true state, but is showing us how wretched we are. I know that I have been in a lukewarm state for some time past, but I will try with the help of the Lord to "be zealous and repent." I desire to have the gold tried in the fire, the white raiment, and my eyes anointed with eye-salve, that I may see clearly all the precious truths connected with the Third Angel's Message. I feel that we are living in an awfully solemn time. O let us be awake and be diligent to make our calling and election sure. Let us be honest with ourselves, and know whether we be in the faith or not. If we make a mistake here, it will be a fatal one. I believe we have but little more time to get ready. The loud cry will soon be given; may we all be prepared to act our part. We are alone here in keeping the Sabbath, having no privilege of meeting with others of like precious faith, without going to Milan, about 18 miles distant. Bro. Holt gave lectures here two weeks ago. A number are convinced of the truth, and I hope some will be willing ere long, to live it out. O Lord speed on the message, is my prayer. Yours in patient waiting.
EMILY DAY.
Hartland, O., Jan. 15th, 1857.