Persevering in the Present Truth
By S. Treat
Bro. Smith:—Through the goodness of God I am still living, and although I live in a dark spot, I yet love the present truth, which teaches me that my journey's end is near. I am surrounded with churches and church-members, yet I do not find myself benefitted by their precepts or example. My motto is, To the law and to the testimony; if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them. And my prayer is to be sanctified through the truth; for I believe with all my heart that God's word is the truth, and if it is lived out it will lead us safely through the perils of this life, and give us a passport through the gates into the new Jerusalem. Is not this a sufficient motive to prompt us to persevere in the ways of well-doing. I wish to have the Review continued, for I cannot well do without it. Yours in hope of soon seeing the King in his beauty.
S. Treat.
Searsport, Aug. 10th, 1856.