DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I still feel that I am a pilgrim and stranger here in this world of woe, praying, thy kingdom come.
“O, I long to be there, and the thought that ‘tis near,
Makes me almost impatient for Christ to appear.”
But when I look around, and see many of God’s dear people yet covered up under the rubbish and darkness, I feel as though I could stay until all the jewels are sought out and made ready for the Kingdom.
I am thankful that the work is moving onward.—My soul rejoices exceedingly in the light that is shining out from Rev. xviii. I have a long time looked for something to move those that were still in Sardis that have not defiled their garments. My soul has wept in secret places, and no one knows but my Maker, the feelings that I have had for the honest ones, while no one cares for their souls. Their own shepherds that they are following, do not care for them, and the truth has so much reproach heaped upon it, that they have truly thought it could not be the way. But the Lord has comforted my mind with such passages as these: “As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the dark and cloudy day.” EZE. xxxiv, 12. I have rested on God’s immutable promise, and have been watching to see his guiding hand, and when I see the mighty angel in the future, that will lighten the earth with his glory, my heart leaps forward at the thought. Bless the Lord for the light of his word to, cheer us on our pathway home. Have we not much to expect from the mighty and strong voice, and the glory that is to attend him? Has there been any thing in the past to compare fully with it? I think not. While it moves the opposition of the many, it will bear such strong marks of its heavenly origin that some precious souls will discover that it emanates from God himself.
O! I dwell with delight upon this message. I feel like seeking meekness and being very humble in the sight of God, when I view his mercy towards his people, and I also feel encouraged. I feel as though the little flock that are on the third message, will never give over the struggle till they stand on the sea of glass, having got the victory over the beast and his image, his mark and the number of his name, singing the song of Moses and the Lamb. They have not come out a separate people for pastime, nor because others did, and it was popular. No, they have come out because God required it, and the truth required it, and the Lord will not forsake them. No, never! And I do not expect we shall ever forsake him, though the decree go out against us. Praise the Lord for ever and ever! He is strong and mighty to save. I rejoice in the prospect that lies before us. Though the day of trouble is near, yet the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel. His truth will be our shield and buckler. L. B. KENDALL.