A Testimony for Present Truth
By Eliza Scoville
Bro. Smith: I have a desire to add my feeble testimony in favor of the glorious cause that I have enlisted in. Although I do not feel capable of saying any thing that will be instructing to others, yet I find that we all have one talent and it is our duty to improve it. I believe we are living under the last message of mercy, and I can say for one that I am truly thankful that it has found way to my heart, and I have been inclined to give heed to it while there is mercy to be found. I believe the time will soon come when they that are filthy will remain so still. My desire is to arise from this lukewarm state and buy the pure gold tried in the fire, and the white raiment, and have my eyes anointed with the eye-salve that I may see and understand what the will of the Lord is, and by his help try to obey it. I feel to praise the Lord for what he is doing for his people in the West, and I hope the time is not far distant when some more in these parts will be brought to see the present truth. I feel that we need much grace and strength to stand in these times of peril and darkness. But the promises of God are sure that his grace shall be sufficient for our day; praise his holy name! When I read the communications from the brethren and sisters scattered abroad, some of those, too, that I have met in the praying circle, and mingled my voice with theirs in prayer and praise to our heavenly Father, it cheers my heart and gives me strength to hold on, hoping we shall soon meet again in that kingdom where parting will be no more. O may the Lord help us all to be faithful and endure unto the end that we may receive a crown of life. Your unworthy sister in the Lord.
ELIZA SCOVILLE.