WORK WHILE THE DAY LASTS.
By Mary L. Williams
[The following article was addressed to the brethren of the South, but is just as applicable to those in all sections of the country.—Ed.] The time has come for us to put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand, having our loins girt about with truth, having on the breast-plate of righteousness, and our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, let us take the shield of faith, that we may be able to quench the fiery darts of Satan. Let us get ready our sword, the word of God; and let us pray always, with all prayer and supplication, not forgetting to heed the Saviour’s admonition to watch. Having thus prepared ourselves for the work, let us labor unselfishly for the advancement of the cause of truth; let us exemplify the life of our adorable Redeemer, and thus win precious souls to God. We must be men and women of stamina,—men and women who can stand firmly for the principles laid down in the word of God, and who can meet temptations and the rude storms of life with fortitude and cheerfulness. Satan has been building fortifications between the minds of the people and God’s truth, and they must be removed before the warning message of the third angel can reach the heart.175 Brethren and sisters, let us go forward. The foe is strong; but all Heaven is interested in this last great struggle with the powers of darkness, and the Captain of our salvation will lead us to victory. Angels watch to see how faithful we are in the work set for us to do. A record is kept, and eternity will tell how we have wrought. Soon Jesus will come to reward every man according to his work. May this Conference year be one long to be remembered, on account of the great number of precious souls saved. Mary L. Williams.
Horse Cave, Ky.