Olsen, Sister [O. A.]
St. Helena, California
October 23, 1906
Portions of this letter are published in TDG 305.
Mrs. O. A. Olsen
Dear Sister Olsen:
I would be much pleased could I visit the old sanitarium farm that I loved so well and see how you are situated. 21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 1
In the night season I was conversing with you. I was saying to you, “I am much pleased because you are in such a good location and can be near to the sanitarium. Do not give way to depression, but let the comforting influence of the Holy Spirit be welcomed into your heart, to give you comfort and peace.” 21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 2
I am praying that the Lord will reveal Himself to you as a personal Comforter. The eyes of the soul must be kept open, in order to recognize the great mercies of our heavenly Father. Jesus is a bright and shining light. Let Him reflect His bright beams into the heart and mind. Do not forget thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Look to Him, and lay before Him all your necessities. Is anything too hard for the Lord? He is the great Physician. He can heal soul and body, and He would have you take hold of Him in faith. He fully understands the needs of your case. He is a very present help in every time of need. And He is pleased when we show our gratitude to Him. 21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 3
Christ is the light of the world. “Unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings.” [Malachi 4:2.] Let the light of His peace shine into your soul. He has a tender care for you, and you should praise Him with heart and soul and voice. You can please Him by manifesting a cheerful spirit. Let not one cloud of despondency or dissatisfaction hide from you the sunshine of His presence. 21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 4
It is in recognizing His light that you will conquer. You may increase in faith, by exercising the voice in speaking forth the praises of God. To the heart that recognizes Him is the promise, “I will give him the bright and morning star.” [Revelation 2:28.] 21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 5
My sister, if you would obtain precious victories, face the light that emanates from the Sun of righteousness. Talk hope and faith and thanksgiving to God. Be cheerful, hopeful in Christ. Educate yourself to praise Him. This is a great remedy for diseases of the soul and of the body. “I will praise the Lord who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” [Psalm 42:11.] We will, in His unclouded brightness, lose all repining and despondency. Praise the Lord for His loving-kindness to the children of men. 21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 6