On the Way to the Kingdom
Sister M. Van Dorn writes from West Union, Iowa:
I thank the Lord that I am yet permitted to live, and to have a place among his little flock. Four of us are still on the way to the kingdom, and are more determined than ever to proceed onward, bearing the cross, and despising the shame. Yes, thank the Lord! we are willing to suffer with Jesus. “For if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him.” Besides, we have the hope of hearing Jesus say, “Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning;” and we have the blessed hope of eternal life in the earth made new, where we shall receive smiles from our Saviour, and dwell in the light of his countenance forever. There all will be joy and gladness, and hearts will unite in grateful praise; saying, Worthy is the Lamb! I feel that I am one of the poorest of the Lord’s children, and that it is by his mercy that I am called to obey this present truth; yet while I live I will praise the Lord: for his mercy endureth forever.