Alone, Yet Serving the Lord
By James E. Titus
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I esteem as a blessing of great moment, the privilege of hearing from the brethren and sisters through the Review; the more, as I am situated at a distance from all who are endeavoring to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Yes, I am here emphatically alone, but I will say, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Josh. xxiv, 15. It has not been long since I became fully decided with regard to the Sabbath; yet my eye has ever followed with delight the unfolding of Bible truths, since first the guilty world was aroused by the sound of the midnight cry. The Lord has graciously held me from the follies of this age, and established me firmly in the present truth; and I expect to be one of those of whom the Lord says, [Mal. iii, 17,] "And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels," &c. I meet but little of the spirit of opposition; and whenever I attempt to present Bible truth, it is met by chilling apathy. The question with most minds is, is the thing popular? as usually no subject is worthy of attention, on which public opinion is not already made to their hands. This is a bad state of things. Far better to meet with genuine opposition—something out of which a spirit of investigation, and desire for the truth, might grow. Indifference with regard to present truth, on the part of the churches, is a powerful weapon in the hands of him whose working is with all power, and signs, and lying wonders. 2 Thess. ii, 9. O that God would send laborers into this part of the field. Some of the brethren speak of having trials. This is well; for now is our hope of you steadfast: knowing that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, [of Christ,] so shall ye be also of the consolation. 2 Cor. i, 7. We cannot always expect to glide along in a perpetual course, between calm and storm; for the troublous times under the administration of the beast with two lamb-like horns, is just upon us. Let us stand fast, knowing that whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John v, 4. JAS. E. TITUS. Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich., Sept. 1st, 1854.