Faith That Works by Love
By John P. Hunt
Bro. Smith: I desire to express my thanks to the contributors of our little sheet, who under God have brought many seasons of refreshing to my thirsty soul. I love the truths it advocates and the sweet testimonies from the faithful encourage me. I feel unable to say anything to help others, but if my brethren and sisters who have had a watch-care for me should be encouraged in my case I shall have some satisfaction. The Lord is good to me. When I was in trouble I cried unto him and he helped me. But while I have tried to give to help spread the truth the enemy has magnified the hard times before my eyes till it seemed as though I never should give any more. But I resolved to break away from the bondage of Satan, for in this he had me just where he wanted me, in fear. And even now I seem to see an everuling hand in my favor. O for a living faith that works by love, purifies the heart and overcomes the world. Without faith it is impossible to please God. My weak brother or sister, you who have been struggling along without making that progress you feel you ought to make, have we proved the Lord by bringing all the tithes into the storehouse? If not let us immediately set about the work in earnest and God will be faithful to his promise; and we may share the blessing of the willing and obedient who shall eat the good of the land.