The Nearness of Christ’s Coming
By Roxanna C. Baker
Bro. White : I still feel the deepest interest in the cause of truth. My love for it grows stronger and stronger, and also my desire to be sanctified through it. The honors and pleasures of the world, which I once sought after so eagerly, are eclipsed by the beauty of God's holy word, and the immortal kingdom therein brought to view. While I think of these things my heart is too full for utterance. The glories of the new earth rise up to my view, and this poor vain world sinks into insignificance. I feel willing to count all things loss, if I may at last be found worthy of an heirship to the immortal inheritance. Dear brethren, the end is drawing near. The signs of the advent are fast fulfilling. Let us heed the injunction so applicable to this time: "Be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." The hour of temptation that is coming on all the world to try them, is fast hastening on; and still we have to mourn over our stupidity and lack of zeal. Oh may the remnant people ere long be fully awake and equipped for the conflict. We are rejoiced to learn that the cause is still progressing. The encouraging reports from missionary fields, are truly cheering. May God bless his faithful servants, and crown their labors with still more abundant success. Yet a little while, and Jesus will come, and the faithful will be crowned with immortality. Yours in hope of eternal life.