Standing Fast for the Truth
By A. P. H. Kelsey
DEAR BRO. WHITE :—I feel to thank and praise God for his goodness to us, in delivering us as I humbly hope and trust from the errors of the world, and enabling us to see his truth as revealed in his Word. O how dark would be our pathway, were it not for the light that shines from the sure word of prophecy: a light to guide our feet in the narrow way that leads to eternal life in God's everlasting kingdom. We know that through much tribulation the saints of God will enter there, and although the enemy may rage, and revile us, we need not fear but rejoice and be glad; believing the words of the Saviour, "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake." Matt. v, 11. As we approach nearer the end, we may expect to see more of the spirit of malice and hatred manifested towards those who stand fast for the truth. God says to his chosen people who are being refined and purified in the last days by persecution: "Be ye not afraid, neither doubt, for God is your guide, and the guide of them who keep my commandments and precepts saith the Lord God." 2 Esdras xvi, 75, 76. We have no sympathy with those who are trying to divide the flock, but our sympathies are with those who have, and do reprove in love. Yours in love of the truth.
A. P. H. KELSEY.
Le Roy, Mich. Nov. 29th, 1854.