Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)
Lt 77, 1903
Drier, Brother and Sister
“Elmshaven,” St. Helena, California
May 8, 1903
Previously unpublished. +Note
My dear brother and sister,—
This morning I have read over the letters I have written you, and I will now write a letter to you both. Do not for one moment think of separating. See how much of the precious graces of the Spirit you can each bring into your lives. Soon we shall see the King in His beauty. In this life we are to get a fitting up that will enable us to act a part in the future life. Remember that the eye of Christ is upon you both. He says, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” [Matthew 28:20.] Study His life and follow His example. Never give way to your feelings, but move from a consciousness that Christ is your only hope. Commune with Him. “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you, both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” [Philippians 2:12, 13.] Take your position on the side of God. See in the beauty and perfection of His created works a revelation of His power and goodness and majesty. He desires to form in each of you a character like His own perfect character, that your record in the books of heaven may be, “Ye are complete in Him.” [Colossians 2:10.] 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 1
Remember that in your treatment of one another, you are to reveal the gentleness of Christ. Love dies unless it is kept watered with words of encouragement. 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 2
“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him.” [Psalm 103:13.] The strength of the Lord is revealed by His gentleness and condescension and by His incarnation. He was “God manifest in the flesh.” [1 Timothy 3:16.] Think of the love He manifested in receiving so kindly the mothers that the disciples would have sent away when they came bringing their children to Him that He might lay His hands on them and bless them. “Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not,” He said to the disciples; “for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” [Matthew 19:14.] 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 3
That same Jesus speaks to you both today, saying, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” [Matthew 11:28.] Marian, dear child, you are invited to come to Jesus. He will give you, Marian Maynard Drier, rest in Him. He will heal your infirmities. He will inspire you with hope. He will fill your heart with His love and compassion. 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 4
Have faith in Jesus. Cultivate trust in Him. Do your best every day, and each day you will be enabled to do better. Life and immortality are before you. Press on to reach the standard that God has set before you. Learn of Christ; you will then be a blessing to one another in the daily life. You can glorify God by bearing daily inconveniences uncomplainingly. Sing to the Lord. Pray to Him in faith. Come before Him with thanksgiving. Make one another happy. This is your first work. Be pleasant to one another. This will strengthen the best traits of character. Throw the windows of the soul wide open heavenward, and let the sunshine of Christ’s righteousness in. Morning, noon, and night your heart may be filled with the bright beams of divine light. 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 5
Do not find fault with one another. This will encourage the enemy to enter. You can help one another if you will exercise tact and ingenuity and wisdom. Speak kind, affectionate words. Never utter a word of blame or censure. Blend together in union, and God will water your souls with the dew of heaven. 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 6
A fountain has been opened for Judah and Jerusalem, and Christ invites you to come and drink. No one who comes to this fountain goes away unhealed. Come, my dear sister, just as you are. Christ invites you to come and be healed. The fountain is open, and it is ever flowing for all. Then believe, believe. Receive the blessing that God has for you, and rejoice in His love. 18LtMs, Lt 77, 1903, par. 7