Gratitude for the Review
By A. Smith
BRO. SMITH: I am thankful for the Review. Without it I should be destitute of a great amount of truth and instruction which it brings to me weekly, which I could not get from any other source. Through it I can hear from my brethren in all parts of the field; and it is truly cheering to me to hear that the message is so fast spreading, and that too, over so vast an extent of country; and that some, not only of our own nation but of other tongues also are proclaiming loud hosannas to God and the Lamb. And may the fire of God's love run from heart to heart, and from nation to nation. I am trying to live a consistent Christian, though temptation, trials and opposition beset me on every side, and too often my feet well nigh slip, and were it not for God's love that burns in my heart, and for his precious promises and daily goodness to me, I should doubt and fall. But when I contemplate how unworthy I am, I am led to say, "What is man that thou art mindful of him?" Then how reasonable it is that we should render all our service to God. Let us then hold out faithful, for he says to encourage us, "My grace is sufficient for you." "I will be with you even to the end of the world." His word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path; then we should be encouraged to press on and have our hearts enlarged day by day, that we may have a share in the eternal inheritance.
A. SMITH.
Portage City, Wis.