A Sabbath Witness in Adversity
BRO. SMITH: I would say to the brethren and sisters that I am still pressing my way onward, with my eye firmly fixed upon the prize at the end of the race, and growing stronger daily in all the present truth. I praise God for the way in which I have been led; for I now have an experience of my own. His grace is sufficient for the weakest of his children. Though not without trials and temptations, I am not discouraged. I am alone in this place with my children, in regard to keeping the Sabbath; but I believe that God is about raising up a people here, for the reason that there are a good many here that would like to know the truth in regard to the Sabbath. I am trying to live the truth as well as talk it among my neighbors. This is the only way I can live and enjoy the smiles of the Saviour. I can bear the frowns of the world if I can have the smiles of Jesus to cheer me on my journey. I think the signs are being fulfilled that should cause us to look up and rejoice, and it truly causes me to rejoice. Brethren and sisters, let holy confidence take the place of human distrust. O look to the Sanctuary. If we fully trust in God, he will raise us above the yielding billows. I want to see my whole family safely anchored in the haven of eternal rest. For this I shall labor while here, struggling along with poor health and adversity. When the wicked are scoffing because I believe
The Saviour is coming my pains to relieve,
I weep for their folly, and bow in deep prayer,
For Christ's coming kingdom, and long to be there.
Yours, firm in all the present truth.
SAMIRA NICHOLS. Onondaga, Mich., June 23d, 1858. P. S. Cannot some one come here and hold meetings? Surely God has not forgotten us. Cannot some messenger come? I send you some letters from my children.
S. N.