Pressing On in the Faith
By J. Blair
Bro. White: For the first time I take my pen to write a few lines to the saints scattered abroad. And would say, although a stranger to most of you, I feel it a duty and also a privilege to give in my testimony in favor of the truth. I feel to thank the Lord that I ever heard his precious truth, that he gave me a heart to receive it, in the love of it. I feel to praise God's holy name for what he has done for one so unworthy as I am; and it is my firm determination by his assisting grace to press my way on. Though I meet with trials and temptations, in the strength of Jesus I will try to overcome. I want to get ready for that glorious day which will bring deliverance to all the saints. Let me suffer with the humble few who have chosen God for their portion, and in a little while I hope to rejoice with them, when we shall have no evil foe to contend with. Dear brethren and sisters, through God we shall do valiantly. He is our strong tower and shield, a present help in time of need. Let us press on, trusting in him, though fierce temptations threaten hard to bear us down, for the Lord, our strength and salvation, holds in view the starry crown. Yes, he who washed us from our sins in his own blood, soon shall bring us home to God, where we shall enjoy his presence forevermore. There we shall see Jesus, and gaze upon his lovely form with unclouded eyes. We shall partake of fruit from life's fair tree, and drink of the water of the river of life, which emerges from the throne of God, and range through pure climes of everlasting love, where flowers shall bloom through endless day. Oh, joyful thought! Dear brethren, and sisters, let us bear every trial with patience, ever looking to him who has said, "My grace is sufficient." Let us hope, and patiently wait, for yet a little while and he that shall come, will come, and will not tarry.