DEAR BRO. WHITE:—We are still striving to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. We still feel like trying to go forward in the strength of the Lord, and make our way through this wilderness, to that land of rest, which will be given to the saints when the earth is made new. We are living in very solemn times, and when I have a sense of it, (as I do sometimes a little,) I feel as though I ought to live soberly in this present evil world. When I think how much the Saviour has done for me, and then think how far short I come of imitating his example, I am led to exclaim. Shall I ever reflect his lovely image? Shall I ever be permitted to dwell with the redeemed of all ages, and with angels; and, above all, with the dear Saviour, who has given his life that I might live.
When I think of these things, it is too much. But my heart cries out, I want to go—my whole being says, I want to be there—I must be there; and by the grace of God I will try to be there! Heaven is worth striving for; 'tis worth sacrificing every thing else for; 'tis worth every thing. I have seen the importance of late more than ever, of living so before the Lord that, let us be called into any emergency, we can go before the Lord with confidence and ask for help.