Longing for Revival and the Latter Rain
By Asa Hayes
BRO. WHITE: Although we find ourselves in a world of care, disappointment, sin, and death, I feel thankful to my heavenly Father that we are living in a time when the weary and worn pilgrim can scripturally look for his returning Lord. Although we are entering the perils of the last days, and bordering the time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation on the earth, I am glad that my confidence is growing stronger in the God of Israel. In him will I trust; and as I see the clouds arise that indicate a dreadful storm approaching, I pray the Lord that I may be hid in his pavilion till it be overpast. It cheers my heart to hear of the prosperity of the cause of present truth in some places, and I really wish that we could have a revival among us here in Little Prairie. I have a strong desire to get ready with God's people, to receive the latter rain that is soon to be poured out upon the remnant, to prepare them to sound the loud cry of the third angel's message. I long to see the church stand where Solomon saw it, clear as the sun, fair as the moon, and terrible as an army with banners, and then they will present one solid front, that the enemy cannot penetrate. They will be able to move on toward mount Zion. Brethren and sisters, let us humble ourselves at the feet of Jesus, and cry mightily for strength to stand through the time of trouble that is right upon us. I still remain a humble seeker for immortality at the appearing of Jesus.