Rejoicing in God's Faithfulness
By H. Boyer
Bro. Smith:—I can say, though weakest of the weak, that I am strong in the Lord; that the Lord is very good to me in causing me to hear and believe the last saving truth; and I trust that it is deep in my heart, and that it will be a savor of life unto life. I love his children, and our hearts are made glad as we receive the Review, to hear from those of like precious, yes precious, faith. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised: above all taking the shield of faith, wherewith we shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked; to ask and receive that our joy may be full. Our God is Israel's God; he is near at hand; his ear is ever open to the cries of his children. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him; for he knoweth our frame: he remembereth that we are dust. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. We have cause to lift up our heads and rejoice for what the Lord is doing for us as a people. David said, But let all those that put their trust in thee, rejoice; let them ever shout for joy; because thou defendest them; for our hearts shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound, they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance; in thy name shall they rejoice all the day, and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel and his strength is in the clouds. O God thou art terrible out of thy holy place. The God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God! O let us draw nigh to God and rejoice that redemption is drawing nigh; that Satan is to be bound; that we shall be tempted no more; that sin will end, and the former things will pass away. Rejoice, brother! rejoice sister! the Lord is coming! his coming hasteth greatly. So come, Lord Jesus. H. BOYER.
Mill Grove, N. Y. Apr. 6th, 1856.