A Testimony of Renewed Faith
By Amelia F. Stansell
BRO. WHITE: I wish to tell my friends, through the Review, that I attended a course of lectures, at St. Johns, Mich., by Brn. Van Horn and Canright, and was greatly blessed by the power of truth; and I would testify to all the lovers of Christ and his appearing, to the joys unfolded to me, within the past few weeks. Oh that God would touch my lips that I might express to you the wondrous light and glory shed upon my heart. His goodness and mercy have followed me ever, yet now when I least deserved it, he has snatched me as a brand from the flame, and "delivered my soul from death, and my feet from falling," and placed his light before me, the glorious, shining light of his love and truth. Oh the joy there is in believing and feeling a living faith in Jesus. I have many years previously, experienced the power and love of God; for I believed in his word, and his Spirit rested upon me to uphold and bless; but in my ingratitude I have many times grieved that dear interceding voice, made myself unworthy his favor, and become bankrupt to my trust. But I called upon God in the name of our blessed Redeemer to wash away my sins which were many and grievous, cleanse and renew my heart, and my life should ever be devoted to him. And I received light, life, and love. And now, "What shall I render unto my God for all his benefits toward me?" I will declare unto you, dear brethren, that with his assisting grace, I will keep his precepts and laws, and love his judgments and ways, ever seeking his favor; "for in his favor is life." Let us all accept that "mantle of charity" so freely offered us, and trim it with faith, hope and love, and adorn it with patience, meekness, obedience, longsuffering, and godly sorrow: yet still are we of the earth, earthy,* and to the pure eyes of God, impure still. But let us purify ourselves that we may be made holy and sanctified. Oh that Jesus may draw very near us and cause us to feel that we are his children, and may he enshroud us in his loving mercy. May we ever remember that "the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit and a contrite heart," and that frequent prayer will be our strength and shield. At last may we all meet in that transcendently bright and pure Heaven that awaits the servants of God, there to dwell with Jesus forever. Your sister, looking for the soon coming of our Saviour:
AMELIA F. STANSELL.