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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 10, 1869

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 34, No. 7.

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JESSE TOMLINSON

By Jesse Tomlinson

From Bro. Tomlinson.

ARE we workers in the cause of God? Are we spending the time that is being given us in the way that the Lord would have us? Have we been living in a way that our lives have reflected the image of Jesus in our dealings with our brethren or neighbors? Have we shown to those around us that there is a reality in what we profess to believe concerning Jesus's soon coming? Does this inspire our hearts with zeal and energy? or has it become so familiar that it makes but little impression on our hearts? Do we act as though we believe that we are not our own, but that we are bought, and cost the life of the Son of God? The greatest price ever paid has been laid down for sinners.
He is ready and willing to make our bodies a fit temple for his Spirit to dwell in. If we are willing and obedient, we shall eat the good of the land; but if we refuse, and rebel, we shall not taste of it. He has gone to prepare a place for us, and he will return again, to gather his children home, so that where he is we may be also. Are we getting ready? He will wait but little longer. He has been pleading with us to follow him. He has told us to take his yoke upon us, for it is easy, and his burden is light.
If trials come, and difficulties are on every hand, can we have faith to believe that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord? If so, we should endure it with patience. Let us endeavor to get on the whole armor of God, and fight the good fight of faith, that we may lay hold on eternal life. What an example our Saviour has set for us to follow! His joy will not be full, till he comes again, and takes his waiting children home. I want to be one that will help to make up the number. Pray for me, that this may be my happy lot.

JESSE TOMLINSON

Linn Co., Iowa.