Standing Fast in the Third Angel’s Message
By Dexter Daniels
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The little church in Springfield are standing fast in the third angel's message. Bro. Wait and his companion have been added to the church within a short time. The church in Brookfield are passing through trial, but seem to be strong in the faith. I hope they will remember that the trial of their faith is more precious than gold. So it is with all the saints. Trials await us; but Jesus has said, Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. O then by faith in him we shall overcome. He is faithful who has promised, who also will do it. Soon the victory will be won. The conflict is a short one, but sharp. Jesus will soon come from the wedding, and then he will give to every man according as his work shall be. Christ will soon come. Men's hearts are failing them for fear of what is coming on the earth. They themselves are prophesying of famine, sword, and distraction. The time of trouble is truly at hand. Then let us not sleep as do others, but let us watch and be sober. The days of visitation are come. Israel shall know it. Hos. ix, 7. Yours in gospel love, looking for Jesus to come again.
DEXTER DANIELS.
New Boston, Sept., 1854.