READING ON PRESENT TRUTH.
By J. Clarke
It is a lamentable fact that many are confidently reaching forward for the prize, who are content with a glance at the truth, a few happy experiences, and an outward show of obedience to the truth, while the study of the truth is wholly neglected. Many take the Review, who only glance over a few columns for what they deem the most interesting matter, and the paper is laid aside. Often I have found those (whom I had supposed pretty well posted) who were ignorant on vital points of present truth, with the Review within reach, and said truth patent upon its pages. I have seen brethren doubtful upon certain points of vital importance, because uninformed, with means within reach, and books within call, which would have set them all right, with the blessing of God. I have seen, too, those who with only the Review, the Bible and books on present truth, were deeply imbued with the spirit of the message. Such are the ones who will overcome. I think all must strive to become well informed, and for this, brethren, let us drink from pure springs. Some get a new work just sent on from an Advent office, some this, some that, and they would with such works patch up, graft on, or relay the foundations of present truth. Brethren, has God a people? where are they? Has he a system of truth? where is it? Do you hanker for the waters of Abana and Pharpar! or will you condescend to wash in the waters of Jordan and be clean?