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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 28, 1863

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 21, No. 22.

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LETTERS.

By E. Carmichael

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

From Sister Carmichael,

Bro. White: After reading in the Review the article headed, The Scattered Flock, I feel it my duty, as well as a privilege, to contribute a few lines for the benefit and encouragement of the scattered and lonely ones. It is about three years since I first heard and embraced this great and glorious message, which called upon me to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. I did not regret the call, but since that time have endeavored to obey. I have had to walk alone and stem the tide of opposition, which has been a great trial to me; yet I have never regretted starting in this good cause. I know the Lord is able to maintain the right of his afflicted and his own cause, and I would say to every lonely one, Be of good cheer, and commit thy ways unto the Lord, and he will give thee the desire of thy heart. Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass. Who is among you, that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servants, that walketh in darkness and hath no light; let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
O, how rich the precious promises in God's holy word. May we have faith to believe them with all our hearts, and obey them.
This is a world of sorrow and sadness, yet how cheering to look beyond this veil of tears to those bright mansions of glory which our blessed Saviour has gone to prepare for those that love him. O, what shall we render unto the Lord for all his benefits!
My desire is to be an overcomer, and be permitted to stand on mount Zion with God's people. O, how happy we shall be when we get beyond the reach of the enemy's power, and beyond his fiery darts. I have often felt discouraged and cast down in consequence of the troubles of the way, but sometimes feel to rejoice that I am thought worthy to suffer for the sake of Him who has done so much for me. May we all have grace to walk in his footsteps, and obtain his meekness, his forbearance, patience, and humility.
I have felt a burden for my family that I cannot express. We have two sons in the army that I have felt exceedingly anxious for, and desire an interest in the prayers of the church for them.
To me time seems short, and there is no time to lose. May we all be found faithful to the end, and receive a crown of life. E. Carmichael. Springville, Iowa.