Entire and Immediate Submission
By Phreman Robinson
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—It is with thrilling interest that I reflect upon the present truth by which God has brought me and my family to see the necessity of our entire and immediate submission to his will and requirements. We are endeavoring to keep the Sabbath, although there are many to oppose, who set at naught the counsel of the Most High; yet with all the conflicting interests with which we are surrounded, God's truth stands out pre-eminently sublime, unshaken and unmoved, while the thick storms are gathering with blackness around the moral horizon, predictive of some future calamity which is just about to break upon an ungodly world. May God in mercy protect his dear children from the impending storm and fiery trials that are already beginning to deluge the earth. We have many trials to pass through, but we have the blessed promise that we shall not be tempted above that we are able to bear. Then let us go on in the strength of the Lord; for victory will turn on Zion's side. Though despised by this world, soon we shall gain the victory, if faithful, and stand upon mount Zion. O glorious thought! shall I be there with that happy number who shall shout victory on the sea of glass! Now brethren and sisters, gird on the whole armor and be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. The church here has been in severe trial, but we feel thankful to God that we have been able to confess our faults to one another, and thus fulfill the law of Christ. The church we trust will become more healthy, and again begin to breathe the free atmosphere of heaven. Your unworthy brother striving for the kingdom.
PHREMAN ROBINSON.
Chemung Co., N. Y.