p. 150 | HOLINESS OF HEART by A. S. H.

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 25, 1860

HOLINESS OF HEART.

By A. S. H.

DEAR BRO. SMITH: It is a matter of deep satisfaction to me, that there exists at the present time so much feeling with our brethren and sisters, on the subject of entire consecration to God. The church in the East as well as the West, are waking up to this important work.

The fervent prayer of my heart is that the Spirit of God may guide each of us in our efforts to attain unto holiness of heart, and lives, free from sin, and that this good work may move on understandingly and in God's order. For I distinctly see we have lacked wisdom in the past in our efforts to get right.

The "old man with his deeds," must be "put off," and the "new man" put on. We must attain unto that state where "Christ is all and in all."

Of the one hundred and forty-four thousand it is said, "And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God." Rev. xiv, 5. And do we expect to be found with this pure and spotless company, without a closer walk with God? Without greater watchfulness, more fervent prayer, more gentleness, meekness, and more of the love which characterized the compassionate Redeemer?

Oh it is to be feared that many who for years past have lost rather than grown in grace, will yet be spued out of the mouth of the faithful and true Witness. Nothing can save us from it but heeding his counsel. Of Enoch it is said, "For before his translation he had this testimony that he pleased God." Dear brethren and sisters, can we obtain this testimony any too soon.

A. S. H.