Young Converts by Joseph Clarke

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 19, 1863

Young Converts.

By Joseph Clarke

It is heart-cheering to hear of the good work among the young, that they are fleeing for refuge to the rock, Christ Jesus: may the good work go on.

Many precious promises are made to the young: if any have a good foundation for their faith to rest upon, the young have it: "They that seek me early shall find me;" not may find me, but SHALL find me. How sweet in early life to give the heart to God, while the soul is buoyant with youthful hope and joyous, ardent desire, early to consecrate all to God.

Young friends, press forward; it is your privilege to become scholars in the school of Christ in a fortunate time, just as the last scenes of time are passing before us. Haste into the ark ere the last thunders break above us.

Then, when you feel a Saviour's love, do not allow your love to abate; keep near to Jesus.

Do not stop a moment to parley with Satan. Listen to none of his suggestions. Many a soul has been lost by parleying with the enemy.

Keep up sweet communion with God in your hearts; do not think an evil thought, but keep so filled with the Spirit that there will be no place for Satan in your minds.

Beware of relapse. Do not become weary, but be good and valiant soldiers for Christ. A good soldier will not tamper and parley with the enemy, but like the captors of Maj. Andre, he cannot be bought.

Unfaithfulness in a soldier leads to treason; and no young convert would be an Arnold, a traitor, but all true soldiers. Press on bravely, then, the battle is not long.

Yous, in JOYOUS HOPE.

JOSEPH CLARKE.