Keeping the Commandments
By James Weir
BRO. SMITH: It is but a few months since I commenced keeping the Sabbath. It was from hearing Bro. West from Illinois reason on the subject that I saw the light clearly, and found I was trampling God's holy law under foot. I then resolved to keep the Commandments and have the Faith of Jesus, and enter through the gates into the city. It is very important that we keep God's word, run the race with patience, and endure to the end. The promise is, To him that overcometh and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. Rev. ii, 26. When I see that sin and iniquity abound, I feel to thank the Lord that it is as well with me as it is. How careful ought we to be, lest the deceitful enemy draw us away. We should watch and pray that we enter not into temptation; for it is written, Behold I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments lest he walk naked and they see his shame. Rev. xvi, 15. Brethren and sisters, let us all strive to keep our garments unspotted from the world, let us gird on the whole armor of righteousness, and fight manfully the battles of the Lord, that we may come off more than conquerors through him who hath loved us. Pray for me that I may at last overcome and meet you all in his everlasting kingdom.
Yours in hope of heaven.
JAMES WEIR.
Holowell, M. T., Dec. 27th, 1857.