Deliverance From Worldliness
By Gilson G. Dunham
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: It has been a long time since I have spoken to you through the REVIEW; but it is not because I have given up any of our precious present truth. Oh! no; but a spirit of worldliness had gradually crept over me, so that I was attending more to the things of the world than the things of God, forgetting almost entirely the injunction to seek first the kingdom of Heaven and its righteousness. But, oh! how thankful I feel to-day that the spirit of worldliness is broken in my heart. I feel to give up all to Jesus. How precious the Saviour is! How good the loving kindness and mercy of God! Oh! how much more I feel like watching and praying! How much more tender my heart is toward my neighbors and friends! How I want to warn them of the coming doom more than I have done! I cannot bear to see them go down into eternal death when the plan of salvation is so broad, and God is not willing that any should perish. If there are any of you who have a spirit of worldliness about you, give it up at once, and see what peace and joy will pervade your hearts. See how the sunshine of God’s love will enter into your life. I feel joyful to-day. God, Jesus, and eternal life, are before me. What more can I ask? Bless the Lord, O my soul! I am determined to strive more earnestly. I am determined to be more watchful. I am determined to set a better example before the world, so that I may at last have an abundant entrance administered unto me into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jackson Co., Mich. GILSON G. DUNHAM,