p. 15 | A. O. THOMPSON by A. O. Thompson

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 27, 1860

A. O. THOMPSON

By A. O. Thompson

From Sister Thompson.

Bro. SMITH: I have this morning read the last No. of Vol. xvi, and I feel that I never laid out a dollar for a better purpose. I would much rather lose two meals of victuals a day than to do without the paper. I look for its weekly visits as I do a letter from a near friend. I feel myself a pilgrim and stranger on the earth, looking for a better country. Here I have no certain dwelling place. I regret my past unfaithfulness; and it is my prayer that God in his infinite mercy will have mercy on me. The past season has been one of toil and care, and I must confess that the world has had too much of a place in my heart; but I can truly say that the Lord is better to me than I deserve. I hope to hear from the dear saints that are scattered abroad, and I hope to meet them in the kingdom of God, where there will be no more parting of friends. I hope that the time is not far distant when I can meet with some of the dear saints. It is a privilege that I have not enjoyed in a great while. When I hear the calls for help through the Review, I regret that I cannot lend a helping hand. It is often said to me, Why do you not dress better and more fashionable? I tell them that the fashions of this world will soon pass away, and that my conscience will not allow me to do it. With much love for the cause of God, I remain,

Your unworthy sister in Christ.