DEAR BRO. WHITE:—We are still striving to serve God in obedience to his commands, but we find many times we come short of serving him as we ought. I praise the Lord that he ever had so much mercy and compassion on such an unworthy worm of the dust as I view myself. I feel very dark and gloomy in my mind, sometimes, for we are deprived the privilege of meeting with the true followers of Christ, or conversing with those who keep the precepts of the Great King. But I am resolved to hold fast, and have faith in God, let the events be what they may. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
I find we must expect troubles, and trials, and persecutions in this wicked, fading world. But what is this in comparison with a crown of life! O, a crown of life is worth a little self-denial in this world. Oh, yes, if we can but obtain that rich treasure which is laid up for all such as are willing to follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.
I would say to all those who have started in the glorious way, be not weary in well doing, but press onward, for the prize is just ahead. May the Lord help us all, that we may hold on till the Lord shall call for us. Then shall the weary be at rest, and the wicked cease from troubling. That we may all live for Christ on earth, so that we may reign with him in heaven, is the prayer of your unworthy brother,