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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 27, 1860

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 17, No. 2.

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By A. L. Guilford

WHAT are we doing for God? What is the record of the recording angel concerning us? We know that a faithful record is kept in heaven of all our acts, all our words. Does this record tell for us or against us? Are we doing the whole will of our heavenly Father, or only a part? These are questions of fearful import: questions which none on earth can answer for us. We must answer for ourselves before the great Judge of all things, and it is of vital importance that we be prepared to answer these questions now, even to-day, for we know not what a day may bring forth. We should not rest satisfied unless we can feel a daily witness of our acceptance with God. O the unrest, the mental depression of those who are striving to overcome and are beset by Satan on this hand and on that, tossed to and fro, and looking too much to outward circumstances, and often feel that God has almost or quite forsaken them. But if at these times of temptation or trial we could exclaim with the poet,
"In every trying hour, My soul to Jesus flies,"
all would be well. Jesus is our best friend. O let us not grieve him by doubting his faithfulness to forgive all our transgressions, and thoroughly cleanse us from all sin when we give up all to him, place all upon the altar, and feeling our utter helplessness, cry from the depths of a contrite heart, Jesus save me else I perish! O there is no safety but to live near the bleeding side of our Saviour, then Satan and his emmissaries may come against us as a mighty whirlwind to destroy us, still we shall be able to stand, being strong in Him. Did any one ever trust God in vain? Did any one ever go forth in the strength of God and turn back in confusion? No, never. We see then how important that we understand the exact condition of our own hearts, and fully realize our weakness, then can we with child-like simplicity and faith, lean upon the strong arm of Omnipotence. A. L. GUILFORD. Monroe, Wis.