Loneliness and the Light of Truth
By C. Boaz
Bro. C. Boaz writes from Iowa: I feel thankful to our heavenly Father that we have the privilege of speaking to each other through the REVIEW, more especially for the sake of the lonely ones, who have not the privilege of meeting with others of like precious faith. I and my father's family are very lonely. I have no associates here. My Bible, the REVIEW, Instructor, and the few publications we can obtain from the Office, are of priceless value to me. Had it not been for them, and the faithful watchcare of my dear parents, accompanied by the blessing and mercy of my heavenly Father, where and what might I have been? But praise the Lord for the light of truth. It shines brighter every day. I want to feel daily the danger of the times in which we are living. Signs of the coming of Christ are fast fulfilling. Evil men and seducers are waxing worse and worse. We have a short time, in which to do an important work. Dear brethren and sisters, let us improve the golden moments as they glide swiftly by, fast hastening us on to the day of the Lord, whether we are preparing or not. Do not forget the Conference Department. I love to read your letters. I feel my unworthiness. When I look at myself, so prone to do evil and wander from the path of right, in contrast with the merits of Christ, and what he has done for me, I often cry out, like one of old, God be merciful to me a sinner. “Nearer, my God, to thee;
Nearer to thee.”