SARAH E. CLARKE by Sarah E. Clarke

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 26, 1864

SARAH E. CLARKE

By Sarah E. Clarke

From Sister Clarke.

BRO. WHITE: It encourages me to read the letters from the brethren and sisters; and if I could say a few words to encourage others, it would bring joy to my heart. It is nearly three months since my husband and myself were awakened to a sense of our condition, and commenced keeping the Sabbath. I feel to rejoice for what God has done for me and my family; that he was ever mindful enough of us to send us a messenger to bring us out of darkness into his marvelous light. We are Sabbath-keepers here alone. We appear to be all the ones here who are willing to make so small a sacrifice as to keep the day that God has set apart for man to worship him. Bro. Daniels is all the one of this faith we have ever seen.

We are numbered among the lonely ones; but if our peace is made with Jesus, we have nothing to fear. We soon shall meet on that other shore, in that haven of rest that Jesus has gone to prepare for those that serve him. We have all got a great work to do first, or at least I have, to overcome all my evil ways, so as to be found without spot or blemish when he comes to make up his jewels. Oh let us strive to be prepared, that we may be ready to hail him with joy and not with grief.

We have but a short time to suffer and toil in this vain world, and if we are found faithful, we soon shall meet where there is no parting. We ask the prayers of the brethren and sisters, that we may prove faithful.

SARAH E. CLARKE

Blandford, Mass.