JANE MERRY by Jane Merry

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 12, 1861

JANE MERRY

By Jane Merry

From Sister Merry.

Bro. Smith: With a heart full of gratitude to my heavenly Father, I sit down to pen a few lines by way of acknowledgement of my past error with respect to sister White's views. While reading Vol. ii, of Spiritual Gifts, I almost became convinced that the Lord was in that work, but not being fully convinced, I waited the time of a conference then approaching, with a hope of hearing something said on the subject. Well, I was not disappointed. Bro. Bostwick spoke on that subject, followed by Brn. Morse and Lashier. The first time I heard a discourse on the subject I could resist no longer.

I feel grateful to the Lord for his long sparing mercy toward me. I feel to ask forgiveness of the Lord and all his dear children for any trials I have caused them by my stubbornness. I have tried some dear friends on this subject, I know. Brn. Morse and Bostwick I would here mention as two that always heard me with patience, for which I feel grateful. I would here mention that since I embraced the present truth, I never fought against God willingly. I did it ignorantly. I feel, and have ever felt, willing to be found among the few poor, despised followers of my Master. I desire an interest in the prayers of all the dear saints. I should have written before now, but sickness in my family prevented.

Yours striving for eternal life through Christ.

JANE MERRY

St. Charles, Winona Co., Minn.