Are we not Commanded by Editor

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · May 16, 1854

Are we not Commanded

By Editor

To speak often one to another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching; [see Heb. x, 25; Mal. iii, 16;] and how can we do so more effectually than through the REVIEW. Here is a medium through which the brethren from every part of the field can speak for the benefit and encouragement of all the rest. This is its special design: to advocate the precious truths of these last days, and to bear to the scattered flock tidings in relation to the state and prosperity of the cause of God. When it is doing this it is fulfilling its mission. Have you not then, brethren and sisters, each of you a duty to do in this respect? While this medium of communication is open is it not your duty as well as your privilege to witness to the truth? Who that has tasted the goodness of God cannot testify to his love! And who that loves God and the brethren is not cheered by such testimonials? Think of the many who have already witnessed to this fact; how they have been cheered on, their hearts encouraged, and light strown along their pathway, by hearing from those of like precious faith who are toiling for the same reward. Whoever, therefore, standing in the counsel of the Spirit of God, bears such a testimony as shall cheer and encourage the scattered saints, becomes so far a servant giving meat to the household in due season. “Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.” We say then, brethren, let us hear from you. ’Tis not by means alone that you can aid the cause of God. By your fervent and spirited communications, testifying to the goodness of God and the power of truth, some drooping spirits may be raised, and some feeble hands may be made strong.

So much the more should we exhort one another as we see the day approaching. Who is there that can lay his finger on a prophecy which has not been already fulfilled or is not now fulfilling before our eyes, or is not, as evinced by the signs of the times, hastening to its fulfillment? There is none. Wherefore let us comfort one another with these words.—1 Thess. iv.

“Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another; and the Lord hearkened, and heard it: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, . . . when I make up my jewels.” . . . Mal. iii, 16, 17.