BETSEY A. PORTER by Betsey A. Porter

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 16, 1857

BETSEY A. PORTER

By Betsey A. Porter

From Sister Porter.

Bro. Smith: I have felt for a long time as though it was a duty as well as a privilege to communicate to the dear saints that are scattered abroad. When I read their cheering epistles which seem to flow from love and good will, it revives my feelings, and I take courage and press my way onward in this good way. It rejoices my heart, and I feel to bless God that he has spared my life and granted me the privilege of hearing this last message of mercy; and I mean to profit by it, and by the assisting grace of God to have on the wedding garment and to have oil in my lamp, and have it trimmed and burning. I would say to the brethren and sisters, be faithful a little while and our Lord will come to take us home where we shall see his face and enjoy his love forever. I am thankful to the brethren for sending me the Review. I hail its weekly return, and I wish it was in my power to help the cause. As to the things of earth, I am poor and much oppressed, but I am trying to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, in a weak way, and mean to strive to be faithful and do the best I can. I desire an interest in the prayers of the brethren and sisters that I may be able to overcome, and at last be permitted to enter the pearly gates and join the blood washed throng in singing the song of Moses and the Lamb.

In hope of eternal life.

BETSEY A. PORTER

Oshtemo, Mich., July 6th, 1857.