p. 167 | Letters by Elizabeth H. Olmstead

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 13, 1859

Letters.

By Elizabeth H. Olmstead

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."

From Sister Olmstead.

Bro. Smith: I feel like giving in my testimony with those scattered ones who are keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I feel to praise the Lord for a willing mind to hear the truth and to do his will.

I have kept the Sabbath about two months, and in so doing have met with persecution, and I expect to meet more; for the apostle says in 2 Tim. iii, 12, "Yea, all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution," &c. So in the world we must expect tribulation. But if we look at the sufferings of Jesus for us, we shall not think of murmuring or complaining on account of our light afflictions here, which are but for a moment. When we consider how he was treated when upon earth, and that it was for our sake, O who would not be willing to suffer with him? Who would count any sacrifice too dear for his sake who has done so much for us?

For one I can say, Let me have my portion with the poor despised Nazarene; let me share his reproach and his sufferings, if I may but share his glory.

Yours hoping for eternal life at the appearing of our Saviour. ELIZABETH H. OLMSTEAD.

Orleans, Mich.