Letters by Emma J. Rose

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 10, 1863

Letters.

By Emma J. Rose

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

From Sister Rose.

BRO. WHITE: I wish to say to the dear brethren and sisters through the Review that I am still desirous of going with the remnant to Mt. Zion. Although for nearly two months I have been deprived of the society of Sabbath-keepers, yet I am not at all prepared to lay down the cross and give up striving to overcome every besetting sin. I feel that the way is narrow and full of dangers on which I must walk if I would have an entrance into that blessed city whose builder and maker is God. But Jesus, who knows so well how to shield those who are tempted in like manner as he was, stands ready at every slippery place to point out a sure footing to the weary pilgrim.

The truths of the third angel's message look no less beautiful to me than they did one year ago last June, when in the presence of a few dear brethren and sisters I made known my determinations to try to serve God and keep his commandments the remainder of the time allotted me here; and I do thank and praise God to-day that he ever saw fit to show me my condition as it was.

I know not as it will ever again be my privilege to meet with dear ones of like precious faith, from Sabbath to Sabbath, and hear their cheering testimonies on the side of present truth; but whether it is or not, I am determined to try to persevere. I feel assured that God's grace will prove sufficient for me, if I but put my trust in him.

I desire to be cleansed in the blood of Jesus, that I may become pure, even as he is pure. May all of us who are professing the present truth, be fitted to enjoy that rest prepared for the people of God, is the prayer of your unworthy sister.

EMMA J. ROSE

Lyndon, Washtenaw Co., Mich.