JOSEPH & FRANCES CARLIN by Joseph & Frances Carlin

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 29, 1859

JOSEPH & FRANCES CARLIN

By Joseph & Frances Carlin

From Bro. and Sr. Carlin.

Bro. SMITH: We are truly living in a solemn and momentous time. And while the last work is being done for the remnant, and the work of purifying is going on, we feel like girding on the armor anew; for only those who obey all the commandments and do them will have right to the tree of life and enter in through the pearly gates into the city. And while the accuser of our brethren is going about seeking whom he may devour, and the accusing spirit of the Messenger party is leading some away into darkness, may the church awake and get ready for what is coming on the earth; for truly, if we look at the world at large, and behold the political strife among the nations, we cannot fail to see that the final crisis of this world's drama is just to close in upon us; and then, O then! there will be no opportunity to get a preparation; the sealing work will be over, the day of grace past, and then the solemn declaration will go forth, He that is holy let him be holy still; and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still. Then now while the work of separation is going on, and the precious are being separated from the vile, let us be found among those that shall gather with Christ, and not scatter abroad, that we may be of that happy number whose God is the Lord, and may be permitted to hear the blessed welcome, Come ye blessed of my Father, enter into the joy of thy Lord.

Yours truly, waiting for redemption.

JOSEPH & FRANCES CARLIN

West Milton, Saratoga Co., N. Y.