Encouragement to the Little Remnant
By W. J. Hardy
Bro. Smith: My heart is often cheered by the comforting exhortations of the brethren and sisters scattered abroad; and I wish to add my humble mite to the testimony that the Lord is good. I feel that the message has done great things for me and mine, whereof I am glad; but I see greater victories to gain and more to overcome. I feel thankful to God that I have been enabled to overcome some of my besetments and sins. I do not feel like giving up the struggle till the victory is mine. The little vine in Caledonia and Gaines is not entirely withered yet. Although we have had some sore trials, we see now that they were for our good. Some think the narrow way is too narrow. Others see a great light in the Age-to-Come, no-Sabbath doctrine, &c. But, thank the Lord, there are a few who yet hold on to the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. They appear to be rising. Their hearts are becoming united, yea, knit together. Characters are being developed, and we thank the Lord for it. O for self-examination among this little remnant, that we may each be of that happy number of whom the Saviour will not be ashamed when he comes. Note. The unreasonable and unscriptural views called the "Age-to-Come," are thoroughly shown up and refuted in Bro. Waggoner's late work, entitled, "Kingdom of God," &c.—Ed.