Untitled article by H. F. DAVIS

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, February 18, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 10

A LITTLE WHILE.

By H. F. DAVIS

How fearfully solemn and full of interest are the few remaining moments, the closing hours of probation. “A little while and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” God's people are now in the patient waiting time, waiting for the promise to be fulfilled. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our Saviour. The Lord is now proving his people. As they near the haven of rest, dangers increase. The conflict grows more and more severe. Their faith must be tried. Who will stand the test, and receive the overcomer's reward?

We must fight the good fight of faith if we would have eternal life. We must have a well-founded hope, a hope both sure and steadfast, that will prove an anchor to the soul. Happy are they who can say in the language of the Psalmist, “I have chosen the way of truth.” And may we all strive in our daily walk and conversation, to tell to those around us that we have indeed chosen the path of life, the narrow way that leads to joys above. Oh! for that true and living faith in the promises and work of the Lord that will enable us to put on the whole armor, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the enemy, and be shielded from the coming storm. Let us seek for more of the meek, humble, self-sacrificing spirit of Jesus, that we may be perfect, even as our Father who is in Heaven is perfect. Then shall we be ready, waiting and watching for the coming of Jesus.

He says, “Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Who will be ready?

H. F. DAVIS.

Woodstock, Me., Jan. 28, 1868.