JULIA M. RHODES by Julia M. Rhodes

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 24, 1863

JULIA M. RHODES

By Julia M. Rhodes

From Sister Rhodes.

Bro. White: I fear many of us do not realize the time in which we are living, and the responsibility resting upon us. I feel that we ought to speak often one to another; that we ought to do all in our power to save our friends and those around us.

It does look strange to me to see so many reject the true and plain counsel of God, but truth is mighty and will prevail. If we are faithful workers in the Lord's vineyard we may perhaps win some to Christ. I feel to thank our Father in heaven that Eld. Sanborn was permitted to come to this place. Before he came here last winter there were but two or three besides myself that were keeping the Sabbath, and we were in the dark on many points; but now we feel that we have much more light, and we have many more to go with us to the kingdom. Our church now numbers twenty-five, all of whom, I think, are striving to do the work the Lord has given them to do.

As regards myself, I can truly say I feel to praise God that he gave me strength to lay aside all worldly fashions, and come out from the world and be separate. Although we are scoffed at, and looked upon as being deluded, I believe we have the truth.

The way sometimes looks dark; but I never for a moment have had a thought of giving up. I feel more and more that with the Lord's help I will keep all the commandments of my God. I love the Sabbath, as week after week it comes around to us, bringing with it sweet refreshment and repose.

JULIA M. RHODES

Johnstown Center, Wis.