Brother N. Osborn on Repentance and Perseverance
BRO. N. OSBORN writes from Mecosta Co., Mich.: When I look back over my past life I can plainly see that the Lord is “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Pet. 3: 9. I have been trying to keep the commandments a little over a year, and “do works meet for repentance;” but how little I have done; how little I have advanced in the Christian course. I must arouse and put on the whole armor and march on—“on to victory” overcome the power of the enemy, and be able to enter that celestial city that contains those bright mansions, where I trust there is one for me if I remain faithful. Oh! then, can we not say with Peter, “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises?” 2 Pet 1: 4. I mean to be more diligent, more watchful and prayerful, looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Titus 2: 13.