A Testimony of Faith and Hope
By Emily Wilcox
Bro. Smith :—Being often cheered by hearing from others of like precious faith, through the Review, I would also add my testimony in favor of the truth. I have felt encouraged and to rejoice of late, in the rising prospect of the cause of truth. Although the Enemy is trying his utmost to impede its progress, it is destined to go forward and accomplish that whereunto it is sent. The Lord's name will be glorified in the earth. O let us be faithful and suffer on a little longer, and be willing to bear the reproaches of Christ with patience and meekness; be willing to suffer with him, if we may but reign with him. But may none of us suffer as an evil doer; but may we show forth our faith to the world, by a well-ordered life and a godly conversation, and strive earnestly to live with an eye single to the glory of God, that when our Saviour appeareth, he will not be ashamed of us before the Father, and the holy angels. We must be pure and holy and endure unto the end, or we shall never be permitted to enter the holy city and walk the golden streets of the New Jerusalem. I feel daily to consecrate myself anew to the Lord's service, and strive with all the powers he has given me, to deny myself of all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world, looking for and hastening unto the coming of the day of God. Yours in hope of immortality at the appearing of Jesus.
EMILY WILCOX.
Madison Co., N. Y.