LOUISA SMITH by Louisa Smith

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 7, 1858

LOUISA SMITH

By Louisa Smith

From Sister Smith.

BRO. SMITH: I feel that the testimony to the Laodiceans was given in the right time. It found me in a lukewarm state. I often wonder that I was not spued out of the Lord's mouth long ago; but he is a long-suffering God, he is yet giving me space for repentance. I am determined to return unto the Lord that he may return unto me, and heal all my backslidings. I am determined to buy the gold tried in the fire, and get the white raiment, and anoint my eyes with eye-salve that I may see. I believe the Lord is soon coming. I have much to do to overcome, but I mean to keep striving on, and by the help of the Lord I believe I shall be an overcomer and at last stand with the saints upon Mount Zion. Brethren and sisters be of good cheer, we are nearing the harbor. While I write, I feel like shouting aloud, glory to God in the highest.

"My soul is happy when I hear The Saviour is so nigh."

Yes, I am happy, and I feel like rising and girding on the whole armor. We are almost home, let us lift up our heads and rejoice, knowing that our redemption draweth nigh.

We are very thankful for the Review. It is a welcome visitor here, and it is almost our only preacher. We would be very glad to have some of the preaching brethren come this way. I want to profit by Bro. Loughborough's piece, 'Remember Lot's wife.' I feel like getting all upon the altar, and letting it there remain until it is all consumed. Pray for me that my faith fail not, and that when Jesus comes I may stand entire, wanting nothing.

Your sister striving for eternal life.

LOUISA SMITH

Barre, N. Y., Dec. 21st, 1857.