MARY F. MAXSON by Mary F. Maxson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Aug 25, 1863

MARY F. MAXSON

By Mary F. Maxson

From Sister Maxson.

Bro. White: I take great pleasure in reading, or rather studying our books, and am determined to become so thoroughly acquainted with all the doctrines that we advocate, that I can confute the arguments of opposers, and present the glorious truth with clearness and simplicity to those who are not interested in it.

I believe it a duty we owe to God, and his truth, to be able, at all times, to give a reason for believing as we do, and to substantiate our faith, by a "thus saith the Lord." How brightly the truth shines. It is indeed a light to guide us through these perilous times. Would that all could see its beauty, and become savingly acquainted with it.

The few weeks that I have been trying to obey it, have been the happiest of my life, and I am determined by the assisting grace of God, to devote my all to him. How anxious I am for God's cause to triumph; and triumph it must and will. My whole heart and interests are bound up in it, and I feel that we—the individual members of the "little flock"—should stretch every nerve, make any, and every sacrifice for its advancement.

The little church here are trying to aid in this dear cause, and consider it a privilege and pleasure to give to God. We sympathize with those upon whom the burden of the work is laid, and think we appreciate their labor and sacrifice. May God bless and reward you all. Your sister in present truth.

MARY F. MAXSON

Adams Centre, N. Y.