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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · December 17, 1867

Strong in the Faith.

BRO. H. S. GURNEY writes from Memphis, Mich. : I almost thought it impossible that my faith in the work could be any stronger than it has been; but I must acknowledge that since the council at Battle Creek, this fall, my mind has been fortified against the wiles of the enemy. I rejoice that the work of the Lord is onward to victory. I hope to keep just right, moving out in all the preparatory work for the Lord's coming. I view it too late to seek refuge from reproach by connections with the world. If the Lord be God, serve him. Thus we may have power to flee to the Stronghold for refuge and find our Saviour near in the time of trouble.

Myself and wife are trying to live the health reform according to all the instructions given, and trust we shall be an example to others. We want to be ready for the next step on the ladder that leads from earth to Heaven.

Oh! that I could see greater effort in moving out in present truth, which points out duties to be performed now. Otherwise we break the chain of preparation, and are liable to fall.

The way is not too strait. We need reforming, and shall we neglect the work because it is unpopular, and consequently reproached? No! The angel is going before us; we must follow, or darkness will come and we be left to fall. I am determined that no earthly interest shall stand in my way. Oh! with what care should we examine our motives, and take every step with the greatest concern, lest what we hear will slip by, and we be left unprepared.