M. HELIGASS by M. Heligass

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 8, 1860

M. HELIGASS

By M. Heligass

From Sister Heligass.

BRO. SMITH: I am thankful to my heavenly Father for his goodness in enabling me to see the truth. There are a few of God's children in this place that are trying to serve him in an acceptable manner by keeping his commandments and having the testimony of Jesus. Eight months ago there was only three that were keeping the Sabbath here. I praise God that nine have since been added to the number. I commenced keeping the Sabbath last June. I formerly belonged to the Presbyterian church, and believed that there was no other ism right but Presbyterianism. I feel thankful that the Lord has led me to give up the traditions of men in order to keep God's holy law, and in so doing I find there is great reward. The Bible has become a new book to me. I was led to investigate its precious truths by reading the Review. I think I have some of the spirit of the third angel's message, but I want a deeper work of grace in my heart, that I may have on the whole armor, and be doing the will of God at all times.

I feel to praise the Lord that my dear companion has been keeping the Sabbath three months. Our desires are to press our way onward and upward. Bro. Bostwick is the only one we have heard speak on the third angel's message.

We have prayer-meetings every Wednesday evening, meet every Sabbath, and sometimes oftener, and the Lord meets with us. There are five in number who desire the ordinance of baptism administered to them. If Bro. Ingraham or Sanborn, or any of the western messengers will come to this place we will do all we can to help them and pay their expenses. Will some one regard this Macedonian cry, and come and help us? Pray for us that we may continue in obedience to all his commandments, and share with you the blessings that God has for his people.

Your sister seeking for glory, honor and immortality.

M. HELIGASS

Lynxville, Wis.