Striving to Make Heaven Home
By Sarah Lane
Bro. Smith: I am still striving to make heaven my home. I want that rest that remains for the people of God. For twelve years I have been striving to live and be a Christian. Two years ago last Fall I commenced keeping God's holy Sabbath, the day which he set apart, blest and sanctified. But alas! how slow my progress, and how many times I have been in by and forbidden paths. How often I have done that which was contrary to the will of my kind heavenly Father. When I think on these things they cause grief and trouble within; but Jesus has died, and died for me. Yes, God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. And if we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Precious promises! Again my drooping spirits revive, and I say with David, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me?" Hope thou in God, for thou shalt yet see him whom thy soul loveth. Yes, brethren and sisters, if faithful we shall soon see our blessed Redeemer. Yet a little while and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. O for a deeper work of grace in my heart, that will enable me not only to confess, but also to forsake all sin. I want to be an overcomer and get on the wedding garment, the robe of righteousness, and have my lamp trimmed and burning, adding to faith all those christian graces which are necessary for an abundant entrance into the glorious kingdom of our blessed Lord. Should any read these lines who are yet trampling on God's holy law, I would say to them, Disobey no longer, but come to Jesus, and now while yet there is room, seek a shelter from the seven last plagues. Where will the sinner hide in that day? O come! The Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come; and let him that is athirst come; and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Soon the door of mercy will close, and then it will be too late. Your unworthy sister striving for eternal life. SARAH LANE. Convis, Mich.