Longing to Stand in Christ
By L. B. Abbey
Bro. White : Once more I wish to speak in favor of the truths advocated in the Review, not because I am worthy, but because my heart rejoices to read the cheering news that the cause of God is rising, and soon, we have reason to believe, we shall hear the loud voice of the third angel. Then will be shed upon the people of God the latter rain, which will enable them to stand in the day of trouble such as never was since there was a nation. O, my soul cries out, Shall I be among the number that shall be enabled to stand when our blessed Redeemer shall appear? My heart is longing to see the day when the people of God will all be united as one, and all be seeking to be nearest like the dear Saviour. I desire above all things to get down at the feet of my blessed Lord, and wash them with my tears, and wipe them with the hairs of my head. The exhortation in Zeph. ii, I feel anxious to heed. "Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgments, seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord's anger." Soon we shall no more hear sweet Mercy's voice, pleading, "Come, for all things are now ready, she hath killed her beasts, she hath also furnished her tables." What a lamentable cry there will be among those who refuse to come to this supper which is now prepared for all who will accept of it. "They will cry for rocks and mountains to fall on them, and hide them from the face of Him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb." O, how strange it is that people are so heedless and unconcerned, who have these truths constantly before them. But some one of the gods of this world has blinded their eyes, and benumbed their senses. Gold, silver, fine houses, or farms, or some intoxicating habit which they may have fallen into, has turned away their hearts from seeking after the living and true God. O, what lamentable facts daily pass before our eyes. "Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law." But I can truly say of the law of God, "It is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver." I love the precious word of the Lord. Pray for me, dear brethren and sisters, that I be not drawn under the unhallowed influence of the world, but may finally gain the victory and stand with you on the mount Zion. Yours hoping to obtain the crown.
L. B. Abbey.
Hubbardsville, N. Y.