A Lonely Believer’s Appeal
By James White
BRO. WHITE: While reading the testimonies from the lonely ones, I feel greatly encouraged, for I too am one of the lonely. I have not had the privilege of meeting with those that keep the commandments since one year ago last winter; then Brn. Canright and Doty delivered a course of lectures at Jackson Prairie, three miles west of this place; since which time I have been striving to live out the truths of the third angel's message, and I find while so doing the worst enemy I have to conquer is self. I desire the prayers of the brethren and sisters that I may prove faithful in the performance of every duty enjoined upon me, that I may at last gain the victory over every besetting sin. At times the way seems dark and lonely, but I have found a remedy in going to my closet and there trying to keep nothing back but laying my sins, sorrows, and temptations before my ever blessed Saviour, and beseeching him to forgive where I have done amiss; and when I return, it seems as though the clouds were all gone, and darkness exchanged for light. There are many inquiring minds here that seem anxious to learn the truth. May God in his mercy direct some of the messengers this way. Our house is open to any who might see fit to come here and hold meetings, I think there might be great good done here. Your sister striving for the kingdom.
E. JACKSON.