Striving to Overcome in the Faith
By James White
Bro. White: I take this opportunity to let you know that I am still striving to take higher ground in the message. Amidst the many troubles and trials which we have to pass through, I feel thankful that I ever heard God's blessed truths proclaimed, and that my heart was soft enough to take hold and strive to keep all God's commandments and the faith of Jesus. My desire is to grow in grace and the knowledge of his holy word. The church here has had some good meetings of late. But still we have some dark seasons to pass through. Satan is working with great power here in Iowa. O, may we ever have our trust in God, and lay hold of his promise with faith, believing that his promise is sure and steadfast, immovable as his throne. What a blessed promise. Let us lay hold with our whole heart, and strive to overcome and be able to stand through the perils of these last days, and be ready to meet Jesus when he comes. Yours striving to overcome.
J. H. Sparks.
Knoxville, Iowa.