A Testimony of Faith by N. Hiddesson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Jul 29, 1862

A Testimony of Faith

By N. Hiddesson

From Sister Hiddesson.

BRO. WHITE: I have been trying to live the life of a Christian for more than twenty years, and have always found the Lord a present help in time of need. I have passed through some sore trials by the way, and some joyful seasons in the service of my God. I would this day give glory to his holy name for what he has done for me. Yes, my heart runs out in gratitude to him for the clear evidence he has given me of my acceptance with him. I want to have this evidence every day with me, and be found doing works of righteousness when Jesus comes, that I may be owned by him.

I thank the Lord that he has given me a willing heart to give up error for truth. About five years ago I was keeping Sunday for the Sabbath; but by hearing God's servants teach his word, and praying at the same time that I might understand it as I should, the vail of unbelief and prejudice was taken away and I could clearly see that it was my duty to keep the Sabbath. I made up my mind that with the help of the Lord I would keep the Sabbath that God gave to man. I have been keeping it ever since that time. I am trying to overcome all my faults. I want to be found without fault before the throne of God. I want to be one of those that shall have right to the tree of life.

Dear brethren and sisters, it is death to sleep now while Satan is marshaling his mighty host for the last conflict. But we can rejoice that if we are faithful we shall ere long see our absent Lord coming the second time. O, let us strive to have the evidence of our acceptance day by day, and be ready to meet him with joy and rejoicing.

N. HIDDESON. Clyde, Ills.