LETTERS by Maria Edson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 13, 1863

LETTERS.

By Maria Edson

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

From Sister Edson.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I feel that it would be a privilege to speak of the goodness of the Lord. Many are the blessings that he has strewn along my pathway. It encourages my heart to hear of the prosperity of the cause. I feel that the Review is truly a welcome messenger, as it comes laden with the precious truths from the word of God.

I was glad to hear by the last Review that some of the youth had professed faith in Christ by baptism. I too am striving to overcome and be a child of God. Satan at times would try to lead our steps astray; but if we look to Jesus and trust in him for aid, he will not turn us away. I fear, at times, lest a promise being left me, I should come short of entering into that rest that remains for the people of God. I would share with the people of God in their sufferings and trials, and at last be permitted to stand with them on Mt. Zion.

I love the truths of the third angel's message. How good the Lord has been to let so much light shine upon our pathway, 'mid the perils of these last days! Spiritual Gifts and the different numbers of Testimony for the Church have been a source of comfort and encouragement to me, and I fondly hope that the time is not far distant when Seventh-day Adventists, east and west, will be united on this subject. It seems good to hear that the work of organization is going on among God's people. I want a place with them here, and with them at last in the kingdom.

Your sister striving to overcome.

MARIA EDSON.

Ashfield, Mass.