B. L. CLARKE by B. L. Clarke

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 11, 1860

B. L. CLARKE

By B. L. Clarke

From Sister Clarke.

Bro. SMITH: I do not find any prayer-meetings here of any kind. I find a few who are looking for their Saviour, but they are so scattered over the prairie that it is difficult to often meet. I find no Sabbath-keepers here in this place, but still I am striving to keep the Sabbath, and all the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Although I am here alone, I trust that I shall have your prayers that I may stand, and having done all, stand with my loins girt about with truth, choosing

rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. I often think of the many precious seasons that I have enjoyed in Anamosa and Fairview. I would say, Be strong in the Lord, building up yourselves in the most holy faith. Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. I am not discouraged, but I am still striving to get ready for the kingdom, that I may find shelter in the great day of trouble beneath the balmy wing of Jesus. and and be accounted worthy to stand with the innumerable company on the sea of glass.

From your unworthy sister, looking for redemption.

B. L. CLARKE

Marble Rock, Iowa.