M. M. NELSON by M. M. Nelson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 8, 1862

M. M. NELSON

By M. M. Nelson

From Sister Nelson.

DEAR BRN. AND SISTERS: I desire to throw in my feeble testimony in favor of present truth. I thank God that amid all the confusion of faith and sentiment in these last days, the Lord is leading out his people to understand his word, there is such beauty and harmony brought to light in the third angel's message and its kindred truths. I love these precious truths, and want to be sanctified through them. I believe the truth is the channel through which we are to be sanctified. I had had confused ideas in regard to sanctification till Bro. White preached on that subject at Marquette; but now all is clear in my mind. I thank God that he sent Bro. and sister White there. I believe it will result in much good to his cause. The testimonies of Sister White sank deep into my heart, and I hope and pray that they may bring forth fruit to the glory of God. I never realized the strong power Satan is bringing to bear against those who are trying to keep God's commandments, as I do now. I believe he has tried his utmost to overthrow me on the visions. I did not realize it was his work at the time; but O, I do praise the name of the Lord that he has delivered me from his snare.

I am trying by the help of God to arise and put on the whole armor, and above all taking the shield of faith, whereby I may be able to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy. I feel deeply sensible of my own unworthiness, and that of myself I can do nothing. My only hope is in the strength and mercy of my Redeemer. I thank God that he is a whole Saviour, and is able and willing to succor those who are tempted, and has promised that we shall not be tempted above what we are able to bear, and with every temptation will find a way for our escape. I feel willing to make any sacrifice the Lord requires at my hand, that I may get into the place where he can work for me and through me to save my friends and neighbors from the coming storm that is gathering around us.

Yours in hope of eternal life.

M. M. NELSON

Green Lake, Wis.