Unity and Preparation for Christ’s Coming
By Jno. Clarke
DEAR BRO. WHITE: Since Bro. and sister Cornell were here we seem to get a glimpse of light. We rejoice with trembling. O that God would fully unite his people, then the truth will prosper. The prayers and exhortations of Bro. Phillips will not be forgotten by the brethren here. May God in his mercy give us grace and strength here in Ohio to arouse, awake, brighten the gospel armor, trim our dying lamps, get a good supply of oil, shake off our sins by hearty repentance, and with the helmet of salvation, and our feet well shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, stand like good soldiers and faithful servants, waiting for our Lord. Dear brethren, let us lay aside, settle and forgive, all personal animosities. Let us be one in Christ, that he may recognize us as his faithful ones when he comes in the clouds of heaven. That I may be found prepared, and having on the wedding garment, is the prayer of Your unworthy brother.
Jno. Clarke.