Striving for the Kingdom
By John Alexander
DEAR BRO. WHITE — I wish to say that myself and family, are, by the grace of God, still striving to keep his commandments, that we may enter in through the gates into the city. O, glorious thought! that soon, very soon, our merciful High Priest, having finished the atonement, will come with all the bright angels to gather his elect. But the question arises in my heart, Is my garment spotless? Shall I share with the saints at the marriage supper of the Lamb? My sympathy and interest is with the dear saints of the Most High. I rejoice to know that God is refining and purifying his people for the kingdom; and the third angel's message rises higher, and sounds louder, as the world is ripening for the great harvest. I have been trying to do all the good I could with publications, among the people, and am not discouraged, although I meet the scoffs and scorn of the enemies of the commandments of God. Some, I find, have ears to hear and wish to hear more. O that the Lord would direct some of his chosen messengers this way is my prayer. Brethren, be of good cheer; Christ, our passover, has overcome the world, and down here in the patient, waiting time, he says, Fear not little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Yours waiting for redemption through Christ.
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Forestdale, Vt., Dec. 22d, 1853.