A Call to Overcome by Bro Houser

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 8, 1870

A Call to Overcome

By Bro Houser

BRO HOUSER writes from Chicago: I have often been much encouraged by reading the testimonies, through the REVIEW, from those who are lovers of the truths of the third angel’s message. I feel my weakness and unworthiness; yet I think we must take up the cross and bear our share of the burdens if we want to wear the crown. I feel that my efforts in the past have been with too little zeal, and unless I make better progress in overcoming, I fear I may yet come short of eternal life. But I thank God that he in his good pleasure has shown me my true position, and has also aroused me to a lively sense of my duty. I am fully determined, by the grace of God assisting me, to try to be an overcomer. I consider the time as short and precious. I want to be able to stand steadfast and immovable in the day of trouble which seems to be drawing nearer every day. I would ask those who love God to pray for us in this city, that we may not be wanting in that great day.