Be of Good Cheer by Editor

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Aug 19, 1852

Be of Good Cheer.

By Editor

It is true that earth and hell are combined to stand against us, and much is done to prejudice people against our views.—But this should only encourage us. All Heaven is on the side of truth, and it will prevail. Let our work as a people, be to break down this prejudice by attending to our own work, holy living, and by presenting the simple, yet mighty truths of God's word.

We have no time to stop and contend with those who reproach us. We are happy to meet our opponents on bible ground; but when they leave that, and resort to slander, we shall leave them to "foam out their own shame."

Every effort that has been made to advance the cause of present truth, has been blessed of God; and certainly those who have taken a stand on the side of truth, and have thrown their whole interest into the cause, should be of good cheer.—When we take a view of the past, and see what God has done for the remnant within a few years, we are unable to express our feelings of gratitude to God. O, may the Lord help all his little flock to keep humble, live holy, harmless, and separate from sinners, so that he can use them in his holy cause, and finally receive them to glory.