He Will Sustain Thee by F. M. Palmiter

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 3, 1873

He Will Sustain Thee.

By F. M. Palmiter

WHILE spending the Sabbath at home, which I am obliged to do most of the time, my heart is led out in strongest sympathy with the dear, lone ones throughout the land. And I feel many times that I want to say to each and every one of you, Be not discouraged; for “thy work shall be rewarded.” It is a work, a life-work, and a work for life, even eternal life in the kingdom, compared with which this life is but a shadow, quickly passing. And, though we are led with weeping and supplication all along the way, yet the way is short. And we have the truth so plain that it must meet the approbation of candid, thinking minds, especially of those who are inquiring, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And may it be our own most earnest inquiry.

The field is ripening, and though many of us are confined to a small sphere, and that is called home, yet it wants attention and careful culture just as much as the larger field; and the garden of our hearts must have thorough cultivation, lest noxious weeds shall be found there.

When we feel the most assurance of forgiveness and acceptance with God, we may look for greater trials and temptations; for in this the adversary of all righteousness delights. It is a work of unceasing watchfulness and carefulness to pursue the narrow way; and, being narrow, how easily we step off, unless on our guard. I sometimes feel to say, Who is sufficient for these things? But we have the promise of grace sufficient for our day, and we may cast all our burdens upon him who careth for the least of us. Like as a Father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him, and, blessed be his name, this promise is to you, lone and tried ones, and to me. We are children of the same family, and heirs of the inheritance, if we abide in him, which is our duty and an exceeding precious privilege.

F. M. PALMITER.

Oneida Co., N. Y.