DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The present work of the Lord is progressing slowly in this place, and vicinity. We have had quite a sifting time the past Winter, but we think that there has not the least grain fallen upon the earth. See Amos ix, 9. We think this will prepare us for the loud cry of the third angel in the future, when that angel shall come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth be lightened with his glory when he shall cry mightily with a strong voice, &c. Rev. xviii, 1, 2.
O brethren, let us get ready for this mighty move that will warn the world, with the last message that contains mercy. O awful and solemn time for a fallen church and guilty world, yet glorious for the remnant, [Joel ii, 32,] the 144,000. Rev. xiv 1. If we are faithful, victory is sure to turn on Zion’s side; for no weapon formed against her shall prosper. Isa. liv, 17. O may the word of the Lord sound out from us for the Lord is preparing the way for his people to work, and they that fear the Lord, and inquire for duty; and then do it, they will be the Lord’s when he makes up his jewels. Mal. iii, 16-18.
O blessed hope, is it possible that these vile bodies are soon to be fashioned like his most glorious body? Phil. iii, 20, 21. Great events are to take place under the seventh trump, the sounding of which we are now under, and nothing hinders that day of trouble such as never was [Dan. xii, 1.] but the four angels holding the four winds of the earth. Rev. vii, 1-3. Soon will they let go. Then will every one have been sealed. Then will go forth that solemn declaration recorded in Rev. xxii, 11, “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still.” Let us be sober and watch unto prayer, and strive for the spirit and power of the message of the third angel in our hearts. O for the patience of the saints, that we may keep all the commandments of God [the Father.] and the faith of Jesus, [his Son.]
Yours in hope of seeing you all, and being with you when Jesus comes.