LOIS J. RICHMOND by Lois J. Richmond

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 6, 1857

LOIS J. RICHMOND

By Lois J. Richmond

From Sister Richmond.

Bro. Smith : I feel to rejoice and praise the Lord for what I hear and see of the onward progress of the cause of truth. Truly we have been passing through a dark and trying time, and we have needed much of the patience of the saints ; but praise the Lord, the morning begins to dawn. Already have we seen some rays of light, which is an unmistakable evidence of the near approach of day. The Third Angel's Message is waxing louder and louder, and soon will the earth be lightened with its glory. Truth is mighty and will prevail. It is destined to triumph over all the powers of darkness and error. I have felt much encouraged and strengthened since the Lancaster tent-meeting. The truth which was there presented, with the exhortations and admonitions given, was meat in due season to my soul. The impression it there made upon my mind has not as yet passed away, and my prayer to God is that it never may until my whole being is entirely consecrated to the service of God. My soul hungers and thirsts for righteousness, and never can I be satisfied until I am filled with the fullness of God. I believe it is the duty and privilege of the child of God to be even as his Word commands ; to live in obedience to every requirement. For this I mean to strive until I attain to that for which I seek, holiness of heart, without which no man shall see the Lord. I want to be an overcomer. I want to open the door of my heart that Jesus may have full possession there, and by his grace assisting me I will endeavor to clear all the rubbish away from the door of my heart and bid the heavenly guest a welcome in. I desire no higher honor in this world than that of welcoming the Saviour into my heart to sup with me and I with him. Do we realize, my brethren and sisters, that the King of glory is knocking at the door of our hearts for admission, and must he knock in vain? Will you not listen to his entreaties and arise and clear away the rubbish and bid him welcome in? The Lord grant that you may, is the prayer of your unworthy sister.

LOIS J. RICHMOND

Ashfield, Mass., July 25th, 1857.