Communication From Bro. Gurney.
By H. S. Gurney
Bro. White: One inquiry with me is, to be found in the way of duty. I am inquiring the way to Zion. Sometimes I feel strong to meet opposing influences, at other times I fear I shall be overcome. But the promises of God are large and free, and sometimes by faith I can receive them and they look firm. I will try to hold fast whereunto I have attained, and press toward the mark. To lose our interest now in the truths so clearly laid out by the third angel, is to lose our interest in the kingdom of God. To listen to the instructions of our Saviour concerning the signs of his second coming by which we are led to see their application to the present generation, to arouse the church, to warn the world as did Noah; and then to take another track, is to lay the foundation for a final position with those who cry for rocks and mountains to fall on them when the signs shall re-appear to convince the world that what they have rejected was the truth. These are solemn thoughts, but must be true. The Lord is long suffering to us ward, not willing that any should perish. But his plan of preparing a people for his kingdom, can never be changed. The Bible deposited and preserved with men, has cost the blood of the Son of God. It should be read with great care and concern to know the truth. I find much pleasure in the study of the Bible. But I tremble, while considering the solemn truths so clearly applying to the present generation. In the contemplation of future events, how glorious to look beyond the scenes of earth's last struggle under the power of darkness in the time of trouble such as never was, to the saints of God in triumph, to the city of gold, to the King in his beauty, to the earth made new, to LIFE ETERNAL. A little while, and the angels who are now waiting for orders, will go forth to gather the elect. Then those who have held fast to the truth will rise to immortal life. I am striving to be there. The church in Memphis are well united and seem anxious to know their duty under the influence of the third angel's message. I am satisfied with my removal to this place. Am trying to make myself useful.