A Testimony of Present Truth
By Mary A. Grimley
Bro. WHITE: I would like to say to the dear saints, although a stranger to most of them, that I feel that I love them all; because they love the same God and Saviour I love. I am thankful that I have been spared to hear the preaching of the third angel's message. Last February I heard five of Bro. Cornell's lectures in this place. Not being able on account of ill health to attend them all, I commenced reading my Bible, the Bible Student's Assistant, &c., and was led to believe the present truth. How thankful I am! I can truly say that whereas I was blind, I now see. Since I have commenced keeping, or striving to keep, the commandments of God, I have abandoned the use of tea and coffee, and my health is better in some respects. O for more faith in my blessed Saviour! If we are faithful, this mortal shall soon put on immortality, and we exchange these painful and trying hours, for joys which will never end. I feel very unworthy, and sometimes the enemy nearly makes me believe there is no hope for me. Then I think of the blessed promises, and I think I can but perish if I go, and I will try. The Lord has said, Whosoever will, let him come and take of the water of life freely. O what precious promises has he left on record for the poor and needy! How much we should love him! I can say that I have never been sorry that I started to try to serve the Lord and keep his holy Sabbath. Nothing is too dear to sacrifice for an entrance into the everlasting kingdom of God. Ofttimes I ask myself, Shall I be found worthy to escape the things coming on the earth? God's grace has sustained me thus far. When passing through deep affliction and depression of spirit, my heart is gladdened by reading the cheering letters in the Review. The number in this place who are striving to keep the commandments is small; but we are striving for more faith, that our hope may be strengthened, and be like an anchor to the soul, both sure and steadfast. We were thankful to receive a visit from Bro. Bates. My prayer is that the work of third angel's message may prosper gloriously. Your sister in hope, MARY A. GRIMLEY. St. Charles, Saginaw Co., Mich.