Testimony from Northern New York
By Sally Wright
BRo. SMITH: I am joined with a little company in northern New York in trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. There are none of like precious faith within nine or ten miles of our place; but the Lord in his great mercy has sent his messengers to proclaim his truth, which has proved a savor of life unto life and has led us from the errors of the world into God's marvelous light. My heart glows with gratitude to God in consideration of what he has done for me and mine since we decided to keep his commandments. Through the prayers of the dear saints two of my children have been snatched from the borders of the grave and restored to a comfortable degree of health. For these blessings I would exclaim with the psalmist, O, bless the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together! The Lord of hosts is with us, and the God of Jacob is our refuge. “God is our refuge in distress, A present help when dangers press; In him undaunted we’ll confide, Though earth were from her center tossed, And mountains in the ocean lost, Torn piecemeal by the roaring tide.”
Yes, we will confide in God, “though Greeks reproach and Jews blaspheme.” I am determined that nothing shall separate me from the love of God which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord. I would say to the dear saints scattered abroad, Be strong in the Lord, yea be strong; for our light afflictions here are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us when Christ shall appear. Yours striving for the kingdom. SALLY WRIGHT. Moira, N. Y.