TO THE ISOLATED ONES by G. W. Kennedy

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 4, 1902

TO THE ISOLATED ONES.

By G. W. Kennedy

G. W. KENNEDY. (Belvoir, Kan.)

SEEING D. M. Canright’s comments in the REVIEW in regard to those isolated and left to perish, wither, and become spiritually dead, etc., I reply: I am one of those Mr. Canright refers to. I have been alone for about twenty-five years, and in delicate health; have not been able to attend camp-meeting in summer, nor work much in winter; and I can testify truly, I am neither dead nor dying. On the contrary, I never was stronger in the message. I know the work of God will triumph. Yes, my dear lonely ones, be of good cheer, hold the fort just a little longer. It takes little drops of water to make the grand old ocean, little grains of sand to build great mountains. Did you ever see a mighty river without rills, a large, spreading tree without many little branches? Can Mr. Canright stop the Mississippi River by throwing pebbles into its rushing torrents? The great message of God will flow right on; and let all the isolated ones say, Amen. A few more strong pulls, brother, and we will anchor our little boats (with the larger ones) safe on the other shore; and may God bless the isolated ones.

Christ was alone in the garden; Noah and his family were alone in the ark; David went alone to slay Goliath; Daniel was cast alone into the den of lions; Elijah was alone with four hundred and fifty against him; there were three Hebrews cast into the furnace of fire, but there appeared the fourth Person. Alone, yet not alone, has been the testimony of Christians all along the line.

We isolated ones will work and be patient. God is good, and doeth all things right.