Encouragement for the Lonely Ones
By L. C. Tolhurst
Bro. White: Being one of the lonely ones, and feeling that the people of God are my people, it comforts me some to be able from time to time to speak to them through the Review. The letters from brethren and sisters do me much good, especially those from the lonely ones. Such ones have more influences which are brought to bear upon them for their overthrow, perhaps, than those who are surrounded with those of like faith. For one, I am often tried severely. Sometimes my own nature, which is opposed to the work of the Spirit, is my great trial. Although cast down, I'm not destroyed. My heavenly Father knows what I need better than I know myself. May I improve by the lessons which he is teaching me by his providence. The hope that I once had while connected with the Baptist church never would have buoyed up my spirits, and carried me through what I have passed the last six years. How much there is to encourage the people of God! Although placed in strait places, we know it is for our good; that it will not be long. If we are faithful, we have the glorious promise just ahead. My heart aches for the salvation of my family. Sometimes I am led to exclaim, Oh Lord, how long! Make bare thine arm gloriously for thyself. Dear brethren and sisters, pray for the lonely ones. They very much need your prayers. The enemy knoweth their different positions, and seeketh their destruction. I often think it would be a great comfort to welcome some believer to my dwelling. I think my family might be benefited by a visit from some of the preaching brethren, coming filled with the Spirit of God, attended by holy angels. They would leave their influence. Finally, let us all be strong in the Lord, sinking out of self, and rising with the remnant. Yours striving for eternal life.