SUSAN ELMER by Susan Elmer

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

SUSAN ELMER

By Susan Elmer

From Sister Elmer.

BRO. SMITH: I feel a strong desire to follow on to know the Lord, whom to know aright is life eternal. The Third Angel's Message is all to me; and though I have learned by experience it is through much tribulation that I must enter the kingdom of heaven, yet I greatly desire to be of those who by faith and patience inherit the promises. Though the way may be rough, and Satan tries every means he can to destroy us, yet, blessed be God, his grace is sufficient for all those who put their trust in him; and we are more than conquerors through him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood. I want to be wholly consecrated to him who has done so much for me. Shall we not give all for his sake? Yes, we must if we would reign with him. I have felt greatly strengthened of late, while bowed before the Lord in prayer.

I want my whole being and every faculty employed in his service. Brethren and sisters, let us be encouraged to hold on a little longer. The prize is just before us. I believe those that rise now will fall no more. Glorious thought! Blessed assurance! If God is on our side we need not fear. We shall be protected here, and shall soon with all the ransomed millions, meet on the other shore.

Yours in the blessed hope.

SUSAN ELMER

Ashfield, Mass., Feb. 1849.