“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
From Bro. Schellhous.
Bro. Smith: When I read in the Review the testimonies of the dear brethren of like precious faith it reminds me of my duty to them and the blessed cause of my heavenly Father. I would say to the dear brethren and sisters in the truth that I am striving to get the victory over self, and to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and be holy, for we read in the word of God, Be ye holy as I am holy. I believe it is my duty to live wholly devoted to God, and by the assisting grace of God I mean to keep striving until I obtain the crown which I believe is not far in the future.
I have some trials to pass through, but, bless the Lord! they are small in comparison with the glory that will be revealed to those that overcome. The path of the just will grow brighter and brighter. I believe it is so with me every day. I have no relish for the things of earth, for its honors or riches; only give me Jesus and I ask no more.
I can truly say the Lord is very good to unworthy me for the blessing bestowed on me by presenting to me the present truth, and also in giving me a disposition to obey God in all things; for we read in Rev. xxii, 14, “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.” I hope to be of that happy number, and obtain that crown of immortal glory prepared for the saints.