Standing Firm Through Trial
By R. G. Lockwood
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—In this time of conflict and trial, how cheering to our hearts is the Review, filled with truths adapted to our present wants. In this time of peculiar trial, I am glad the Lord has moved on the hearts of some of his servants, to bring forth out of his Word things new and old, adapted to our circumstances. The Lord has truly set his hand to the work, to "purify unto himself a peculiar people." And I pray that we may soon learn with James, "to count it all joy when we fall into divers temptations," and praise him that he has desires to cleanse us. He knows just where we need it and how to do the work. Amid all our fears, we hope yet to go through and stand upon Mount Zion. There are but few in these parts taking a stand on the side of truth. Many among the world's people, (as I am laboring among them,) admit that we have the truth on the Sabbath ; but have not moral courage to step out upon it. But I can say, I don't wish our numbers increased, until we get into a place to help them along. I am thankful the Lord will not suffer this cause to move faster than it moves right. We have some trials here yet, but are endeavoring to possess our souls in patience, and humility, until the Lord shall make it plain. Some of us must be in the wrong, for we do not yet see eye to eye. Yours in hope.
R. G LOCKWOOD. Waitsfield, Vt , Apr. 16th, 1854.