LAURA SEELY by Laura Seely

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 22, 1858

LAURA SEELY

By Laura Seely

From Sister Seely.

Bro. SMITH: I am glad to-day that the law is not abolished, but that it stands fast forever, and that Jesus has said, "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But whosoever shall do and teach them the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." That this law may be more fully written upon my heart, is my prayer. How exalted I am to be numbered with this company, though so unworthy. How good the Lord has been to me; and yet how slow I am to realize it. Instead of praising him, much of my time has been spent in sorrow and sadness. With the help of the Lord I will arise and gird on the armor, and stand at my post.

My brethren and sisters, let us love one another, and keep close to Jesus. Soon he will come and take us home.

"The weary pilgrim there Lays staff and sandals down, A conqueror's palm to bear, And an angel's glittering crown. Then all the scoffs we've borne, While the gloomy vale we've trod, To lasting joys shall turn, In the city of our God."

Your unworthy sister,

LAURA SEELY

Round Grove, Ills., Apr. 5th, 1858.