p. 79 | Striving for Holiness by S. R. Twist

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 6, 1861

Striving for Holiness

By S. R. Twist

From Bro. Twist.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: I have felt it my duty to add my testimony for the truth, as we are told to speak often one to another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. I started for the kingdom last July. I can say that I believe I am making some progress. I begin to see and realize that I am wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. I want to arise out of this lukewarm state. I want my heart more in the work. Lord, put me in the crucible, kindle the fire, purge out the dross. I want to be holy. I feel willing to deny myself of all earthly pleasure and be counted nothing by men that I may win Christ.

Brethren and sisters, I feel that it is high time that we awake out of sleep, and come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. Let us work while it is called to-day. Let us rise with the message. When I consider that we must be without fault, that God cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance, I ask myself, Can I ever come to this state of perfection? With God all things are possible. I believe if we trust in God and do our duty we shall come off victorious.

The Review is a welcome visitor. I love the truths it advocates. It is becoming more interesting to me. I can hardly wait from one week to another to hear from the saints. Pray for me that I may overcome and be counted worthy to enter through the gates into the city.

Yours in hope of eternal life.

S. R. Twist.

Vernon, Iowa.