“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
From Sister Havirland.
Bro. SMITH: It has been about eight months since Bro. A. H. Daniels, through the goodness of God, presented the truth in this place. As soon as I had heard it fully explained, I saw that there was great beauty in it, and embraced it with joy. My companion also joined with me, and since that time we have been trying to keep God's ten commandments, and the word of God has become a new book to us. I feel to-day to praise the Lord for his goodness in sending the truth here, and that I had an ear to hear and a heart to obey it. I feel that I can give up all for his dear name's sake. I am willing to part with the world, its fashions and enjoyments, for an interest in the kingdom of heaven.
For some years past I have desired to be a Christian, but could see no sure foundation to rest my hope upon; so I was living without a hope in Christ; but I praise the Lord that my eyes have at last been opened to a sense of my duty towards God. For a few weeks past I have felt more and more engaged in this great and glorious work. I feel that it is high time to awake, and that God's people must be up and doing. I am determined to have on the whole armor of faith and righteousness, that I may be able to stand in the great and coming day of the Lord. I have often wondered that so many people should turn a deaf ear to the truth. They seem to be wrapped up in the world, and think more of a little of earth's gain, and of trying to please the world, than of trying to please God.
There are only four of us in this neighborhood that keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and we often feel lonely, but not discouraged. No, bless the Lord! we grow stronger and stronger in the faith of the third angel's message. I do firmly believe that it is the last message of mercy to a dying world.
From your unworthy sister trying to prepare for the coming of the Saviour.
SARAH HAVIRLAND.