J. M. & F. F. WARREN by J. M. & F. F. WARREN

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 5, 1859

J. M. & F. F. WARREN

By J. M. & F. F. WARREN

From Bro. & Sr. Warren.

Bro. Smith: The Review is still a welcome visitor to us. We are glad the truths it advocates are taking deep root in the hearts of God's children, and that we can see indications of a greater growth of grace and spirituality among the remnant. And while we see the church coming up out of the wilderness, and preparing for the refreshing or latter rain that is soon to be bestowed upon the saints, we earnestly desire to rise with them, to heed the counsel of the faithful and true Witness, be zealous and repent, that we may be counted worthy to share these blessings, and to escape those things that are coming on the earth, and to stand before the Son of man when he appears. We know that ours is a blessed hope. The Apostle saith, Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John iii, 3. We want to be humble followers of the dear Saviour, to have the truth through which we are to be sanctified, in our hearts as well as in our heads. Paul exhorts us that we put off concerning the former conversation, the old man which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of our mind; and that we put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

We are glad there are still some faithful watchmen upon the walls of Zion, who, fearless of consequences, are bold to reprove sin in all its forms, laying the ax at the root of the tree. And though some hypocrites among us rise up against this testimony, and instead of repenting, endeavor to hide their faults by falsehood and deceit, persisting in burning incense to Baal, by the use of that idolatrous weed, tobacco, obeying the lusts of the flesh, being conformed to the world instead of being transformed by the renewing of their minds, that they might prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God; yet we believe that all the honest-hearted will obey the truth, get the victory over the carnal mind, be separated from every idol, that the testimony of Jesus will be confirmed among them, so that they will come behind in no gift, but be ready and waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We desire the prayers of God's dear children, that we may be enabled to adorn our profession by a well ordered life and godly conversation; and that by patient continuance in well doing we may seek for glory, honor, and be crowned with immortality at the appearing of Jesus.

Yours for the whole truth,

J. M. & F. F. WARREN

Westfield, Penn., Apr 1859.