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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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LYDIA JANE SHAW

By Lydia Jane Shaw

From Sister Shaw.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I am still striving to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. It is my desire to do the will of my heavenly Master, so that I can have his smiles and approbation from day to day, and when he comes to take his saints to himself, be among that number that shall meet him with joy. I can say that the truth looks plainer than ever, to me; and it is my desire to live out the truth, and to follow on to know the Lord, whom to know aright is life everlasting.
It would be a great pleasure for me to meet with those of like faith for prayer and conference, and to mingle my voice with theirs in the praise of our coming Lord. I often feel very lonely. I think, if I know my heart, that the humble followers of the blessed Jesus, who are looking for his coming, are the people of my choice. My heart exclaims, Let me dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Let his people be my people, and let me have the approval of my God before all earthly honor or glory. Let me but enjoy the sunshine of his smiles and the sweet assurance that I am his, and I can boldly meet the passing storms of this changing world, and the frowns of all earthly friends.
“I walk alone, and yet am glad, For the blessed promise given, To cheer the heart of the lonely one In the narrow way to heaven: The humble path my Saviour walked, I scorn it not to tread, Though the frowns and scoffs my Saviour bore, Shall fall upon my head.”
The Review comes a welcome messenger, laden with precious truths. I feel grateful that I ever had a heart to obey; and it is cheering to read the testimonies from the brethren and sisters scattered abroad.
If we are faithful we shall soon meet in that glorious kingdom where there will be no more parting.
Yours in hope of eternal life.

LYDIA JANE SHAW

Wethersfield, Wyoming Co., N. Y.