Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 324, 1906

Sisley, Sister

St. Helena, California

October 23, 1906

Previously unpublished.

My dear aged Sister Sisley:

I would be much pleased to see you. I hear that you are wonderfully retaining your mental and physical powers. For this I thank the Lord. 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 1

I shall be seventy-nine the 26th day of next month, yet the Lord continues to bless me with clearness of mind. Often I arise by one o’clock in the morning and by breakfast time have written from ten to twenty pages of letter paper. If subjects are not brought to my mind, one crowding upon another, I can readily follow a subject in writing. My memory on Bible subjects is clear, especially so when I am speaking in public. 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 2

My power of speaking clearly is unimpaired. Last Sabbath I spoke to our people assembled in the Congregational church in Oakland. I spoke for over an hour, and as I spoke I felt the power of God thrilling me through and through. My talk was followed by a social meeting; and before the meeting closed, I offered a prayer to God. Then my favorite hymn was sung, “Jesus Lover of My Soul.” 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 3

I was also wonderfully sustained during our recent camp-meeting in Oakland. Several times I spoke in the large tent to congregations of nearly two thousand for over an hour at a time. After these efforts, I felt refreshed, rather than wearied. I was invigorated by the Spirit of God. The last Sabbath of the meeting, I spoke for nearly an hour, then we had a revival effort. Many came forward for prayer, and I felt impressed to pray for them. As I prayed my whole being was thrilled by the power of the Spirit of God. 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 4

Our work is nearly done. “Unto them that look for Him will He appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” [Hebrews 9:28.] I do not worry about the future, for I feel to trust God with all my being. What a wonderful privilege to stand in the presence of God as one pardoned from all transgression! Our great High Priest has broken the fetters of the tomb, and has ascended up on high, to lead captivity captive, and to bring the gift of His pardon to every repentant soul. He will accept of every one who has loved Him and has washed his robe of character white in the blood of the Lamb. 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 5

Be of good courage, my sister; for we shall soon stand with the redeemed on mount Zion. Let us praise the Lord. 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 6

In love. 21LtMs, Lt 324, 1906, par. 7