Sister Shepard’s Appeal for Prayer
By C. M. Shepard
BRO. WHITE: I wish to say to my brethren and sisters through the Review, that I am still striving to press my way onward toward the New Jerusalem, putting my whole trust in God, who has been with me and who still is with me, and has promised that he will never leave nor forsake me. My faith in God has been severely tried within a few years past; yet by the grace of God I have been enabled to still believe in his word, and have found his grace sufficient for me in all my trials. Surely I believe our heavenly Father knows what is best for us, and it is of no use to murmur about our trials; for "here is the patience of the saints," and we must learn patience, and learn to bow in meek submission to all His righteous will. I have suffered none too much, and however much I may yet be called to suffer, I hope I shall be enabled to still trust in God who doeth all things well. Those who are acquainted with me, will see by the notice of my husband's death in Review No. 8, that a heavy responsibility has suddenly fallen upon me in regard to my family; and I wish to say to you that I deeply desire and earnestly crave an interest in your prayers, that I may have wisdom and grace given me to discharge my duties aright, and that my children may be all gathered into the fold of Christ. Yours in the blessed hope.
C. M. SHEPARD.