DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:
By D. S. Frisbie
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:
We are living in a solemn time which has long since been foretold by the prophets and apostles. We are truly surrounded by many perils, of which we have been timely apprised in order that we might escape all those things that are coming on the earth, and might gain an inheritance in the kingdom of God. Oh, could we but realize as we should the privilege we have granted unto us, of becoming the children of God, how much greater would be our efforts to overcome every besetment and have our lives compare with the humble pattern left for us to follow. We should not then compare ourselves with ourselves and measure ourselves among ourselves, in order to justify our own crooked ways; but the enquiry of our hearts would be, Am I ready to meet Jesus? Do I reflect his image in all my ways? Dear brethren and sisters, are we ready to meet Jesus. We must be ready before he comes in order to be found waiting when he shall appear; for such only have the promise of being saved. Oh that there might be a getting ready among the remnant. I feel like striving anew for the kingdom. I have much to overcome in order to be found of him without spot and blameless. “Come let us gird ourselves anew,
To win the heavenly prize,
Nor slack until our journey's through
And we with Christ arise. Then shall our songs be to the Lamb
Who wonderous grace hath given,
Who hath redeemed us from the earth,
To reign with him in heaven. The earth in beauty will be robed,
And be our final home;
Then will the prayers be answered,
Which saith Thy kingdom come.” Yours seeking to enter into life. D. S. FRISBIE.
Battle Creek, Mich., June 1857.