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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 30, 1861

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 18, No. 9.

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The Lord Has Led Me

By Sarah J. Thayer

From Sister Thayer.

Bro. White: It has been nearly seven years since I first embraced the Sabbath and Second Advent faith. I have, alas! much of the time traveled at a distance from the pillar of fire, and sometimes have almost lost sight of it entirely; but the Lord has been long-suffering and of tender mercy, and has not left me to the devices of the wicked one who goeth about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. The way the Lord has led me has been a good way, and the few trials I have had are not worth mentioning. I know of a truth our heavenly Father has been, and still is, good to me. O that I were more devoted to his service! that my heart did never grow neglectful of him who is ever mindful of me and mine! I am truly thankful for the present truth. I often ask myself, What would be my stay and comfort now, in these perilous times, while men's hearts are failing them for fear, and for looking after those things that are coming upon the earth, if the message of the third angel had never greeted my ears? The name of the Lord is indeed a strong tower; and those who trust in him need not fear. Though great trials await them, yet he will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. I desire fully to cast in my lot with the people of God; for I believe the coming of the Lord draweth nigh, and then will all their conflicts and sorrows have an end.
Yours in hope, SARAH J. THAYER.
Buckland, Mass.