J. C. PRESTON by J. C. Preston

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 22, 1861

J. C. PRESTON

By J. C. Preston

From Sister Preston.

Bro. Smith: I feel that I want to add my feeble testimony with those that are trying to keep the commandments of God in thankfulness to the Lord for his great goodness to us in these last days for showing us his truth, and disposing our hearts to obey the same. While passing through deep affliction, and trials keen and severe, I have often realized that the Lord was near to comfort and soothe my aching heart. I want above everything else to be ready for Jesus' coming. I love to hear about, and contemplate that peaceful, heavenly home our dear Saviour is fitting up for those that love him. I feel solemn in view of the future. I know the pure in heart alone are to be inhabitants of that holy place. But I am sure nothing could induce me to part with the hope I cherish if faithful a little longer of seeing that blessed abode.

I hail the weekly visits of the Review with great delight. It seems cheering to hear from those that are traveling the same road. I think a great deal, too, of our little Instructor. I feel that my path is strewed with many blessings, and by the assisting grace of God I will try to improve upon them as I shall wish I had in the coming day.

Your sister trying to overcome.

J. C. PRESTON

Palermo, N. Y.