A Sister’s Appeal for Prayer
By M. W. Stockwell
BRO. WHITE: As I am not permitted often to meet with the brethren and sisters, I desire to say a few words to them through the Review. I have nothing of special interest to say in regard to trials or victories, but I wish to say that my whole heart is with them, and in this glorious cause. I desire to share their trials and heartily sympathize with them in all they are called to endure. Their losses, trials, or gain, are also mine, as we should be of one mind and perfectly united. We have no church here, and as our numbers are small, we have no meetings except when some minister sees it duty to come this way. I meet with trials daily, but none so strong to baffle with as my own sinful heart. I am willing to confess it, for I do feel at times as though it were an impossibility for me to ever overcome my sinful ways, words, and thoughts, sufficiently to insure an inheritance in the glorious kingdom; but I am striving for it, and have not the least desire to give up or go back to the world. I do not doubt God's precious promises, nor his power to fulfill them. No, I doubt myself. I am the faulty one. I sincerely desire the prayers of all, that I may overcome. I fully realize my unworthiness and need of spiritual help. But I have for the past two years had my trust in One who is mighty to save, and it is there still. I am willing to submit to his holy will, and abide by whatever seemeth good in his sight. I know that he will direct all things aright to those that love him, therefore I leave all things in his hands, trusting that he will through the blood of Christ, forgive all my sins, and save me at last with all the dear saints on mount Zion. I earnestly long for the day to come
> “That speaks our trials ended,
> When Christ shall come to take us home,
> Oh! hail happy day.” Yours earnestly striving to overcome.
M. W. STOCKWELL.
Yates, N. Y.