p. 46 | LETTERS by L. V. Witter

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 25, 1860

LETTERS.

By L. V. Witter

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."

From Sister Witter.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: During the short period of time that I have been a reader of your letters "of good cheer" in the Review, I have often thought that were mine the pen of a ready writer, cheerfully would I contribute to the merits of its columns by a short letter; but I have finally concluded, that if acceptable, I will at least cast in my mite. And if in so doing I shall encourage any dear lamb of the flock, I shall indeed greatly rejoice.

Scarce three months have passed since I felt the evidence in my heart of sins for Christ's sake forgiven; yet I can truly say, I love the Lord, and am looking for his glorious appearing. I believe that I am willing to become anything or nothing for the sake of my blessed Lord and Master. Indeed, I feel there is no sacrifice too great to make in return for the great love wherewith he hath loved me. And though at first I found it exceeding difficult to come out from the pleasures and gaieties of this fashionable world, and felt so very bitterly the reproaches of my former companions, and though it seemed the loss of their society was almost irreparable, I can now say, truly "if God be for us, who can be against us," and joyfully sing the language of the poet:

Earth's scoffs and scorns well pleased I'll hear, Nor mourn though under foot I'm trod, If day by day I may but share, Thine approbation, O my God!"

And have we not the greatest reason to rejoice in the blessed hope? If we continue patient in well-doing, we shall soon have the reward of the righteous, even life eternal at His blessed appearing. When I reflect upon all the joys that await but a little hence the true child of God, I can truly exclaim, it is enough! If, as the poet says, "One hour with my God will make up for them all," how much more glorious will life eternal repay us for all the sorrows we may have to endure. Even this poor life I can give cheerfully in exchange for one where there can be no more sorrow, pain nor death. Cheerfully then will I labor, performing every known duty in the fear of the Lord. It shall be my highest aim to spend my time, strength, and life, if necessary, in the service of my divine Master. O that I could impress upon the minds of the young, the necessity of our being active, diligent laborers, as it is impressed upon mine. Let us labor to bring precious souls into the fold of Christ, that they may shine as stars in the crown of our rejoicing, and let us also strive faithfully to lessen the cares of those who have so long borne the burden and heat of the day, remembering "the greater the cross the brighter the crown."

My elder brethren and sisters, I earnestly entreat you to remember at the throne of grace those of us who are young in age, and still younger in the cause. Bear in mind the thousand snares that are laid for the young, and especially remember the lambs of the flock.

Your young sister in Christ, L. V. WITTER. Wellsville, N. Y.