Extracts from Letters

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 10, 1859

Extracts from Letters.

SISTER L. H. Winslow writes from Monroe, Wis. : "I set out to serve the Lord in my youth, and endeavored to live a godly life, though I can see where I failed many times. I did at times however, enjoy much peace and comfort, and was not aware that I was breaking one of God's great commandments. But when I was convinced of this fault, I resolved to obey God regardless of consequences, and the Lord has blessed me in so doing. Although I have been accused by some of turning from the right way after having known it, I do know that I never enjoyed so great a blessing as I have since I kept the Sabbath. I find it separates me very much from the world, and that is just what I need. I feel now that I have given all for Christ, and he is my all. I am not seeking for the honors or the friendship of the world, but am seeking to know and striving to do the will of my Heavenly Father. I believe that time is short, and I want to be prepared to meet the Saviour. By the blessing of God, I heard a course of lectures by Bro. Ingraham and Sanborn, on the third angel's message, and cheerfully embraced the truth, I feel as though the Lord was on our side, and that we have no need to fear. It is good to trust in the Lord. And though all the world, and our nearest friends forsake us, we have one friend who will never forsake us, till we first forsake him. O let us be faithful to this dear friend, knowing that he is to be our judge at the last great day! let us follow in the humble footsteps of our dear Redeemer, regardless of the world's cold frowns. I believe we shall receive a rich reward if we faint not."