HELEN CHAMBERLAIN by Helen Chamberlain

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 17, 1857

HELEN CHAMBERLAIN

By Helen Chamberlain

From Sister Chamberlain.

BRO. SMITH: "I have been for the past Summer passing through trials. My faith has been tried by the various views which surround me, and at times I have been almost driven into despair when seeing the great tide of opposition to the truth; but the clear light now shineth to lead me aright, and I am more and more convinced of the truth of our position by searching the word of God. O I love the truth of the Third Angel's Message. I mean to obey it by the grace of God, even if I suffer reproach and have my name cast out as evil.

For the comfort of the saints let me say, O be faithful in the service of our Lord and Master. Do not be discouraged, for the crowns are just ahead. Daniel says, "Many shall be purified, made white and tried." I think we have come into that time. Then let us not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try us, as though some strange thing happened, for the trial of our faith being more precious than gold that perisheth though it be tried with fire, will be found unto praise and honor at the appearing of Jesus. The path of the just is as the shining light

which shineth more and more unto the perfect day. May God revive his work again among his people. O let us come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty; let us get all right in his sight, strive to overcome sin in all its forms, and stand out fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners. Let us ask the Lord to search and try us and see if there be any evil way in us, and lead us in the way everlasting. Let us endure the cross, despise the shame, and at last sit down with Jesus on his throne, having overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.

I would say to the lonely ones who have not the privilege of meeting with those of like precious faith, Suffer on only a little longer; your journey's end is near, when you shall rest. Do not faint by the way, but trust wholly in him who is able to help you, and remember if God is for you, he is more than all that can be against you. Fear not the enemy who has come down in great wrath knowing his time is short, and if possible would deceive the very elect; but hold on to the glorious truth and at last receive a crown that fadeth not away. O let us be zealous in the service of our Lord, and prepare for the last conflict with the powers of darkness.

Yours in hope of eternal life at the appearing of Jesus.

HELEN CHAMBERLAIN

Abington, Ct., Sept. 8th, 1857.