Supporting the Cause of Truth
By Lucy Sullaway
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I feel truly thankful for the Review and for the truths it contains. It is indeed cheering to the soul to hear the word of truth set forth in so clear a manner. I think it is the duty of every one who professes to be engaged in the third angel's message, who have the means, to do all they can to sustain the precious cause of truth. I see we do not fully discharge every duty on this point. Dear brethren, do we fully realize the time in which we live; that what we do for the precious cause must be done quickly? Do we realize how much the Saviour has done for us, and that he is still pleading our cause before the Father; and can we withhold the means that God has placed in our hands, and not make an effort to sustain his precious, suffering cause? Do we realize that we are withholding the words of life from the perishing, and causing our dear brethren many trials, when we ought to make every effort to relieve their wants? They are willing to leave their homes and friends, and face the storms and frowns of the wicked, to sound the last note of warning to a guilty world, and do we not wish to bear some humble part in this great work? How can we pray to God that this truth may spread, while we are withholding means that are within our reach? We must be awake to the cause of truth. Time is short. Let us remember that what we have in our care, is not ours; we are only stewards, and must give an account to Him who has a right to claim his own. Dear brethren, let us keep all on the altar, and pray to God to teach us, and lead us in the path of duty; and let us discharge every duty with cheerfulness, and keep all the commandments of God, and we shall have right to the tree of life. Your sister, in hope of redemption at the appearing of Jesus. L
LUCY SULLAWAY.
Wheelock, Vt., Dec. 28th, 1853.