The Little Flock in the Wilderness
By Priscilla Markilee
Bro. Smith: I embrace the present opportunity of writing a few lines to the little flock scattered abroad in this wilderness of sin, as I have been striving over two years to keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus. I love to read communications every week from others of like precious faith. I thought it might be my duty therefore to give in my mite with the rest on the side of truth; for I believe that we have the truth; but many are the trials and temptations that we have to pass through, but God's holy word tells us, He that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Many are the precious promises in God's word for the remnant. "Behold, I am with you always, even to the end." Dear brethren and sisters in the Lord, let us strive a little longer: the prize is at the end of the race; and they that run the race with patience, shall obtain it. We, in this place, have meetings on the Lord's Sabbath. A few months ago, we numbered but six that could meet, we were so scattered; but the Lord has seen fit to send Bro. Bates this way, and some have moved in here that are strong in the faith, and the way is opened so that we can all meet. Praise the Lord! for his goodness endureth forever. About two weeks since we had a visit from Bro. Holt, which was quite cheering, and my prayer is that we may all strive to be zealous in the cause of God. I was glad to hear from the Conference at Battle Creek, that such good success was experienced towards the Power Press, and hope that it will be obtained, and that much good may be done in the name of Jesus. Your sister in hope of eternal life.
PRISCILLA MARKILEE.
Waverly, Mich., Apr. 24th, 1857.