Keeping All God’s Commandments
By F. T. Brooks
SISTER F. T. BROOKS writes from Berrien Co., Mich.: Although unworthy to identify myself with those that hold the truth of God, still I wish to be counted as one that keeps all the commandments; for of a surety if one is binding on us, all must be. Although I never have had the privilege of hearing a discourse on the Sabbath question, still I read the papers and think there is sufficient proof that the law of God is binding on us; and I am trying to be numbered with those that are willing to be despised in this world for the sake of the Redeemer who purchased our redemption through his own precious blood. Experience and the study of the Advent faith have brought me to the present truth. I have had but little assistance in this direction, except through the Review and Herald. There are not many about here that hold to the present truths of the Bible. Hence I have no place to attend meeting except at the popular churches which are clothed with pride and gaiety, having a form of godliness, but no sincerity. This world is a wilderness; and the enemies are on every side that would allure us from the path of righteousness; but let us be steadfast, look ahead a little while longer, then the conflict will end, and this cheerless home will be exchanged for the paradise of God. Oh, let us live for God! Let us sacrifice all that would keep us from his love, and be willing to keep all his commandments to the end.