AN APPRECIATIVE READER

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, March 10, 1885.

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 10. Whole No. 1605.

AN APPRECIATIVE READER.

ETERNITY alone will reveal the number of lonely hearts that have been encouraged and cheered by the silent ministrations of the REVIEW. Now and then a reader from the fullness of his heart gives utterance to his appreciation of the spiritual blessing brought to him in its columns. The following is from Sr. Julia A. Davis, of Hamilton, Mo.:—

“I have been a reader of the REVIEW for more than fifteen years; and as I feel that time is bringing me near to the dark valley, I wish to express through its columns my deep gratitude for the comfort and consolation I have received from its ministrations, and to the brethren and sisters who have helped to make the services of each successive Sabbath, to me, as bread to the hungry, and cold water to the thirsty.

“I am one among the little number who came out here in Hamilton, Mo., under the labors of Brn. Matteson and Lawrence; and I believe that as a church, we have enjoyed that oneness and peace that Christ gave to his disciples.

“I can say that I have not at all times found the way smooth in my pilgrimage. I have had many thorns in my path; but knowing that through much tribulation we are to enter the kingdom of heaven, I thank God who giveth us the victory through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I am the only Sabbath-keeper in my family, and I do desire the prayers of my brethren and sisters, that I may live to see all my family striving for eternal life. The few days that are left me I wish to spend at the foot of the cross, hoping by the Spirit of God, the ministration of angels, and my own earnest efforts, to gain the victory over all my sins, and that in the resurrection hour I may shout victory over death and the grave. 'Then will be brought to pass the saying, Death is swallowed up in victory.'”