The Third Angel’s Message Increasing
By Editor
Sister Mary L. Priest writes from Feltonville, Mass., Oct. 1st, 1853. "My faith is growing stronger, daily. I see that the wicked are ripening for destruction. They will not have this man, Christ Jesus, to rule over them. O, no, they choose rather to enjoy the pleasures of this world for a season. But O, their end, their dreadful end! "On the other hand, I feel in my soul that the third angel's message is increasing in power, and it seems to me that we shall very soon hear the loud voice.—The people begin to wake up to enforce Sunday-keeping. Has not the two-horned beast begun to work? And is not the time of trouble near at hand? "I fear and tremble in view of it. The way looks so straight, the conflict so severe. Who can endure unto the end? Who will abide the day of his coming, and who shall stand when he appeareth? "I feel like giving myself wholly to the Lord, and remember that there is a class who are called, chosen and faithful, who will be with the Lamb; and he shall overcome; for he is King of kings, and Lord of lords. He will be the hope of his people and the strength of the children of Israel. The eye of our Father will be upon us. He knows how to pity us; for he remembereth that we are dust. He is able to shield us, yea, more, he is willing to do it; and we shall have that confidence in him, when we fully get the faith of Jesus, that we shall ask of him with all the simplicity that a child comes to a parent, and he will hear us. O, yes, he will be our present help in every time of need. Then let us not fear; for the Lord is good. No wonder the Psalmist so often repeats, 'for his mercy endureth for ever.' O, let us be strong in the Lord and of good courage; for he will be with us to the end of this pilgrimage journey." "Though trials and griefs await us here,
The conflict will shortly be o'er.
This glorious hope our hearts doth cheer,
We know that our Saviour will soon appear,
And then we shall grieve no more." "O, let us not be weary in well-doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Let us drink the bitter cup with resignation, and be patient, believing in God, and remembering that he is long-suffering, and of tender mercy, and although we are tried, it is for our good to teach us our weakness, and his power. Let us endure hardness as good soldiers, trusting in the Lord for comfort and support, and he will finally, bring us to enjoy that rest that remains for his people."