Encouraging Words for a Faithful Translator in Retirement

Es un privilegio reconocer la labor de un héroe de la fe que ha dedicado sus años a traducir las verdades eternas, y aunque las fuerzas físicas se agoten, su obra permanece como un testimonio imperecedero de lealtad a Dios20MR 41.4+1. A los 83 años, es natural que el peso de la edad y la salud debilitada traigan momentos de desánimo, pero debe recordar que el Señor, quien nunca le ha fallado, no le abandonará en este tiempo de necesidad19MR 62+1. Sus manos, que han trazado palabras de vida para tantos, son preciosas ante Aquel que fortalece al cansado y cuya fidelidad alcanza hasta las nubes Psalm 36:518MR 218.4+1. No permita que la depresión nuble su vista, pues el Sol de Justicia tiene poder para disipar toda sombra y llenar su corazón de una paz que sobrepasa todo entendimiento Philippians 4:71T 18.2+1. Usted es un centinela fiel que ha compartido tesoros de verdad, y su experiencia y consejos siguen siendo una luz necesaria para las nuevas generaciones que hoy continúan la batallaRY 17.2+1. Descanse en la seguridad de que Cristo comprende perfectamente cada una de sus debilidades y tristezas, habiendo probado Él mismo el dolor para poder consolarle hoy con Su amor infinito Hebrews 4:15ARSH May 10, 1860, page 195.17.

... Brother and Sister [S. N.] Haskell.”) I received and read your letter, and would say to you, Let nothing depress you. It will not pay to allow yourself to become cast down. Satan is pleased when he can work his will in this respect. You are to look to the One who has never failed you, who will never leave you. You need not be discouraged, notwithstanding there may be many things of...— 19MR 62 (1990)

...er experience in this work has left traces which can never be erased. We cannot afford to let these aged sentinels drop out of sight. To many, by pen and voice, they have spoken precious words of truth; and they should still be encouraged to do all they can with their influence, their counsel, and their experience in the cause of God. More youthful workers are taking their place in active service, and this is right; but let these younger men keep a warm place in their hearts, and room in their councils, for those whose heads have grown gray in the service of Christ. We want to see these men keep on the armor, and press the battle to the gates. We want to see them share with younger soldiers the triumphs of the final victory. It will be joy indeed to see them, when the conflict is ended, crowned and honored among the victorious ones.—The Review and Herald, October 28, 1884— RY 17.2 (1990)

...ved, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him.” Soon the night of trial and suffering would come to an end, and then would dawn the glad morning of peace and perfect day.—The Review and Herald, January 4, 1912— 2MCP 463.5 (1977)

...hey should follow. By their words of consolation to the afflicted they themselves will be consoled. By helping others, they themselves will be helped out of their difficulties. Joy takes the place of sadness and gloom. The heart, filled with the Spirit of God, glows with warmth toward every fellow being. Every such ...— 4BC 1151.9 (1955)

HOW precious the sympathy of Christ with human infirmity! He knew what hunger and thirst were - He knew what labor and fatigue were - He knew what hunger and sleeplessness were - He knew what pain and suffering were - He knew what spiritual depression and mental darkness were - He knew what the weight, and cause, and sorrow of sin were - He knew what the assaults of th...— ARSH May 10, 1860, page 195.17 (1859)