Preparing for the Sealing Time
By Thomas Demmon
BRO. WHITE: Permit me through the columns of the Review, to say to the Brn. and sisters scattered abroad, that I believe the time has come for every one of us to search our hearts thoroughly, to see whether we are in the faith. We may think that we are in the faith, and we may have a zeal, but is our faith a living, active, and abiding faith? And is our zeal that which is according to knowledge? And are we living to the honor and glory of God? If we can answer these questions in the affirmative, then are we in a measure ready for the sealing time; which I believe to be right upon us. And I do desire to realize that we are actually living in the day of judgment, and we know not how soon our cases will pass in review before the court of Heaven, and be unalterably fixed for life or death. How important then that we have a correct faith and zeal, and move in harmony with those that are moving out in this work, and keep pace with them; for this message will rise, whether we rise with it or not. On what a solemn message! and it is approximating to a time when it will go with power. Dear Brn. and sisters are we ready to be sealed with the seal of the living God? Are we doing all that we can for this cause? Do our works correspond with our profession? Are we becoming sanctified by obeying the truth? If so, then may we fervently pray that the four winds may be stayed until the servants of our God are sealed in their foreheads. Yours, hoping to be one of that number.
THOMAS DEMMON.