Striving for Victory by R. F. Phippeny

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 3, 1866

Striving for Victory

By R. F. Phippeny

From Sister Phippeny.

Bro. White: I would say to the dear brethren and sisters, that I am still striving for the victory. And as I see the signs thickening around me, I try more than ever to be on my guard against the adversary of all righteousness. I tremble sometimes for myself, when I hear of some giving up the present truth; those especially who have been teachers of it. How powerful Satan is, to draw those away who have had such an insight into this message.

But I feel that God is still more powerful, and that he will keep us from the power of Satan if we will only put our trust in him. I feel like fully trusting him, and asking him to help, that Satan may be deprived of his power over us. It rejoices my heart to hear of the interest that is manifested for the truth, and of the success of the messengers in presenting it. We need some of the preaching brethren here to help strengthen the church. May God grant that we may be kept together, pure, and honest in all our motives. Our-meeting house is about finished, and

we hope to see Bro. and sister White here with some others as soon as the roads become settled, so that there can be a good attendance. We need them here, and we want them to assist in dedicating our house.

I hope and pray that God will restore to perfect health and strength his afflicted servants, for they are needed in the field of labor.

My heart is with the people of God, and the interests of the cause of truth. I long for the day to come that shall free us from this sin cursed earth. By the grace of God I shall endeavor to be prepared and waiting. Yours in bright hope of a blest immortality.

R. F. Phippeny.

Ithaca, Mich.