Gratitude for the Present Truth
By Jacob L. Adams
BRO. SMITH: For some time I have had a desire to express our gratitude to God through the Review to our brethren, for the good news of the third angel's message. We feel thankful that the Lord ever sent one of his messengers this way with the truth, and that we had the privilege of hearing and obeying, though it drew a dividing line between us and our relatives, as we had held our names with theirs in the Methodist church for a number of years. But we feel thankful that we have the promise that God's grace is sufficient for us in all our trials if we put our trust in him. The truth appears plainer and plainer as we strive to obey it. We are striving to overcome the evils of our nature, and conquer the law of sin that dwells within us. I feel now that it requires a closer walk with God than ever before. Sometimes I feel that I cannot live up to the present light; but my prayer is, Lord help us to make a full sacrifice of ourselves and all that we have, that we may have a home on the new earth. It is a comfort to us, especially to my companion, who cannot often attend meeting, to hear from the brethren and sisters through the Review. Brethren, let us strive to obey God, by keeping his commandments and the faith of Jesus. Yours hoping to overcome, and with my brethren obtain eternal life,
JACOB L. ADAMS.
Richmond, Iowa.