p. 118 | MARY JANE HILL

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 3, 1859

MARY JANE HILL

From Sister Hill.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I trust that I am on my way with you to Mt. Zion, and by the help of God I am determined to endure to the end. It has been about one year since I commenced keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. I feel to thank God for the light he has bestowed upon me in understanding the present truth. Truly it was meat in due season, for I was well nigh sinking in unbelief. There was so much confusion in the church that I felt there was something wrong; and when Bible truth came I saw where I was. I truly feel to thank God that he gave me a willing mind to receive it, for great peace have they that do his Commandments, and have the Faith of Jesus. Although many trials and temptations beset my pathway at every step, yet I am not discouraged. I am alone in this place with my children in keeping the Sabbath, yet not alone, for God is with us. We meet every Sabbath for prayer-meeting, and the Lord meets with us to bless and strengthen. Some others started with us, but the path was too straight and they have gone back. I feel determined to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made me free. Eternal life is worth striving for. This world is not my home; it has no charms for me. I am striving for a city that is out of sight, but is soon to be revealed.

I am made to rejoice when I read the cheering testimonies of brethren and sisters scattered abroad through the land. The Review is truly a welcome visitor to myself and family. It is nearly all the preaching we have. O let us who profess to love the appearing of our Lord be faithful, having our conversation godly, watching and praying so much the more as we see the day approaching, that we may be gathered with the little flock into the kingdom of our Lord and his Christ. Pray for me and mine that we may all meet in our Father's house.

MARY JANE HILL

Hillsborough, Wis.