Overcoming Trials by Faith
By Harriet J. Wescott
BRO. WHITE : I desire to once more speak to the dear saints scattered abroad; for I hope soon to meet them on mount Zion. By the assisting grace of God I am determined to go through to the kingdom. Although the road may be rough, it is short, and the prize lies at the end of the race. Yes, dear brethren and sisters, it is a prize worth striving for, and I would say to those who have deep trials to endure, you are not alone nor uncared for. There is an eye that never sleeps; and he that cares for the sparrow, cares for you. “In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” We can overcome in his strength. Yes, I thank God that he has provided a way whereby we can come unto him for support in every trial. It is eleven months since I made up my mind to obey God and keep his commandments, and I can truly say that I am not tired of the way, although I have had some light afflictions to pass through. But my heavenly Father does all things well. I want to be reconciled to his will. My prayer is that my husband who has enlisted in the U. S. service, may yet be delivered, and go with the remnant to mount Zion. Pray for us, dear brethren and sisters in Christ. There are six here who are striving to keep the commandments of God and the testimonies of Jesus Christ. There seems to be a striving of the good Spirit here, with the youth. Last Sabbath, in our prayer-meeting, two children manifested a desire to go with us to the New Jerusalem. May the Lord revive his work, is my prayer. Yours striving to overcome.