Encouragement from the Convis Church
By S. A. Fitzgerald
Bro. S. A. Fitzgerald writes from Convis, Mich.: "Thank the Lord that we ever heard these glorious truths proclaimed. At times the path seems thorny, and dark clouds hover around. But if we press on in earnestness, the silvery tinge of sunshine soon appears; then we remember 'the darkest cloud has a silver lining.' The little church here in Convis are striving to have on the whole armor in order to be ready when the Lord shall appear. We were much encouraged and strengthened the past winter by the labors of Bro. Loughborough, and some others were led to obey the truth. Two more have taken a decided stand with the commandment-keepers, and have expressed their determination to take up the cross, and be found daily doing the Lord's will. May their strength be increased, and may they continue growing in all the christian graces, until with the remnant they reap the reward promised to the faithful, is my earnest prayer. Several are thoroughly convinced that we have the truth, though they have not yet decided to obey. May the Lord speed on his work, which is already fast being accomplished. Soon Jesus is coming. O that we may be watchful, lest he come and find us sleeping."