Testimony of Conversion and Faithful Obedience
Sister Mary E. Cahoon writes from Portage City, Wis. My dear brethren and sisters: “For many years I have lived in the bond of sin, and with eyes resolutely closed against the truth, I walked the downward road to destruction. But it pleased God in his infinite mercy to call after me and bring me home, as the lost sheep, to the fold. Since about five months ago, I have been striving to enter in at the strait gate. I can truly say the way is delightful. I have no desire to turn back; my only regret is that I did not start sooner, and that I can do no more for the cause of Christ. Yet I am determined God, helping me, to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I know that God will help me because he is ever willing to help those who lean on him for support. My prayer is daily that I may not trust in my own strength, which is perfect weakness, but rely upon the strong arm of Jehovah. If we do so, and perform every known duty we shall have the approving smile of the God of the universe. O, what joy is in the thought! If He is for us who can be against us? Through his assisting grace we shall be able to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil; and O what precious promises are written in God's word for those who overcome. When our hearts are cleansed and made pure by the blood of Jesus, there is written upon them such love to God and man that it cannot be expressed; no man knoweth it saving he that receiveth it. We can just begin to realize here below, how delightful a life of love is. How sweet is the love of brethren and sisters in Christ! How delightful the communion with each other! And it is sweet to know we shall soon meet where parting will be no more. Soon the kind Shepherd will come and gather his scattered flock within the fold to go out no more. O let us be ready to hail the glad day. I for one desire to be found having on a wedding garment. I wish to be a faithful servant here, and to join with you all in singing praises to the Lamb forever.”