A Call to Faithful Christian Perseverance
Sister E. J. Timothy writes from Somersett, N. Y.: "Excuses will avail us nothing in the coming day. There is a great work to be done before the coming of Jesus, and it is time for God's people to arouse and prepare for the conflict. I desire to be ever found ready and willing to bear my testimony for the truth, and discharge every known duty in the fear of the Lord. I feel that I cannot sufficiently thank the Lord for leading me to see this glorious truth, and giving me a willing heart to obey. I am determined to seek him more earnestly in the future and with patience and perseverance run the race that is set before me. Although by a daily search of my heart I find many things to overcome, and many discouragements that meet me here, yet in the strength of the Lord I will obtain the victory. O for grace to overcome and strength to stand amidst all the evils in these last days. Time is short. O let us hasten to improve the precious moments before it is too late. May the Lord help us to watch ourselves more closely, and let not the straitness of the way turn us from the truth; but rather let us renew our courage and double our diligence in the Christian warfare. Dear brethren and sisters, shall we not toil on a little longer? I believe that Jesus is soon coming to take his weary children home. Then, if faithful, we shall exchange all these painful and trying hours for joys which shall never end. O let this blessed hope buoy up our spirits and cheer us on our way. Pray for me that I may endure unto the end."