Faithful Through Tribulation
By F. F. Camp
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—It affords me great satisfaction that I am permitted through the Review to hear from those of like precious faith, that are still striving to keep all the Commandments of God and the Testimony of Jesus. Separated as I am from those whose society I would most gladly enjoy, I do feel thankful that there is a way of communication with each other, and that the Lord is still mindful of his people, and we know that he will never forsake them, but will lead those that are willing to be led by him safely through this vale of tears to the promised land. I rejoice, and praise God for his goodness to one so weak and unworthy as I am, that the precious truths of his word have been opened to my understanding, and that amidst all the darkness that surrounds me, I still love the present truth and hope to be sanctified through believing and obeying it. It is through much tribulation that any will enter the kingdom; yet we have the blessed assurance that if we suffer with Christ we shall be permitted to reign with him in glory. It is truly a solemn thought that we are living under the last message of mercy. Soon the last note of warning will cease. Then he that is holy, will be holy still; and they that are filthy, will be filthy still. Are we, dear brethren and sisters, prepared to stand? Have we got on the whole armor? Do we show to the world around us by our daily walk and conversation, that we expect soon to behold the King of kings and Lord of lords? Do we love one another with pure hearts fervently? Do we show to all around us that we are Christ's disciples because we love one another? O how much of the Spirit we need in this time of peril to enable us to overcome every besetment of the enemy. He is trying every way possible to allure us from the way, or lull us to sleep; but let us not sleep as do others, but let us watch and be sober, that we may be prepared for the trying scenes that are just upon us. We have much to overcome. How pure and holy we must be to stand in the presence of a holy God. The Lord help us to set about the work with all our hearts. I feel while reviewing my past life to consecrate myself anew to God and his cause, and I desire to be cleansed from every secret fault, that I may at last share the reward of the faithful. Yours striving for immortality at the appearing of Jesus. F. F. CAMP. Chelsea, Vt.