Encouragement for the Scattered Poor
By S. Flanders
Dear Brethren and Sisters :—I have often been cheered while reading the testimonies and resolutions of those that still hold on to the truth. I have not written for many reasons, as I have been out of health for some years, and not able to read much, yet I have been thankful for the Review in my lonely hours. Through the blessing of the Lord I am enjoying better health now. Dear brethren and sisters, I feel that I am not what I should be to enter into the joys of my Lord, and while I hear the glad tidings of many returning with full purpose of heart to be ready for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, I feel like humbling myself before the Lord. O that the Lord would help us to arise and be more fervent at the throne of grace. I believe the Lord will forgive and receive us if we are sincere before him. I would say a few words to the poor of the flock, who are scattered in lonely places, and cannot meet with those who have more strength. When we sit in darkness the Lord will be a light unto us, only let us turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart. I believe he will bless us with more means of grace and help us to walk in his way, though scattered from those we love in the Lord. As one remarked, Our communications in the paper are like a conference-meeting; so let all of us, though poor and unworthy, cast in our mite, and express our desires to arise from our lukewarm state. May the Lord help us to take words and turn to him, that he may clothe us with white raiment, and prepare us for his kingdom. Your sister in tribulation and patience.
S. FLANDERS.
Bowdoirham, Me.