Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake
Sister S. C. Corey writes from Ulysses, Pa., Jan. 12th, 1859: "The evening following our conference the first of this month the brethren and sisters having met for prayer-meeting, Satan sent out his agents and stoned the house; but the Lord protected his people and they had a good meeting. I truly feel that the day of strong delusions has come, and Satan is at work with all power and signs and lying wonders; but if like good soldiers we put on the whole armor of God, and fight manfully, we shall soon come off more than conquerors through him that has loved us. There are very many precious promises for our encouragement in the Bible, such as, If we suffer with him we shall also reign with him. Let us rejoice then, when we are persecuted for righteousness' sake, and be glad to be companions of those that are so used. The Lord help the remnant to overcome, is my prayer."