Stand Firm in the Present Truth
By Frances F. Warren
Bro. Smith: The truths advocated by the Review look very precious to me at this time, and I am very thankful that I ever heard the voice of the Third Angel. I believe it is the last message of mercy this world will ever hear, and yet how few regard it! How few even among the professed followers of Jesus are willing to keep God's law! A professed christian sneeringly remarked to me a few days ago, that the Sabbath-keepers were a poor people. I replied that Christ had chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom. Yes, praise the Lord! there are a few who prize the truths of God's word; and while darkness surrounds the mass, and their leaders are crying peace and safety in their ears, these boldly vindicate the truth, and prepare for the coming conflict. O awful thought! the day of probation is almost over! How fraught with interest is each precious moment! How faithfully should we improve them! Dear brethren and sisters, let us gird on the whole armor that we may be prepared to stand when our Lord shall appear. With David I would say, "Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth; unite my heart to fear thy name. I will praise thee, O Lord God, with all my heart; and I will glorify thy name forevermore." O yes, I'll try to be faithful, for I know that I am nearing my Father's house; and though the road may be rough, that intervenes between me and the end of my journey, though dark clouds may hover over my pathway, I will press boldly on, fearing no evil, knowing that I have a sure guide, one that has said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Yours striving to overcome.
FRANCES F. WARREN.
Westfield, Tioga Co., Pa., May 2d, 1858.