A Testimony of Healing and Perseverance
Sister L. J. Richmond writes from Ashfield, Mass., March 31st, 1858: “Were it not for hearing through the Review of the prosperity of the cause of truth, and from my dear brethren and sisters, I fear I should have sunk beneath discouragements and the trials of the way. But I praise the the Lord that I am permitted to live until the present time. Two years ago this Winter I was evidently near the grave with the consumption; but my earnest prayer was, Lord, if it can be for thy glory, let me live to see thy cause rise, and to feel more of the power of truth upon my own soul. The Lord heard and answered. I was raised up, to the astonishment of my friends and my physician, who said he never expected to see me so well again; but to God be all the praise. “I have kept the Sabbath since 1851, and have passed through many trials, but thus far the Lord has been my helper. Praise his holy name. I have long desired to see this day—I see it, and am glad. But while I see the cause rising, I feel to tremble lest I be left to be shaken out from among God's people. Still I mean to strive to follow on, and be one that shall endure even unto the end. Pray for me that my faith fail not. May the Lord speed on the message is my prayer.”