Encouragement in the Truth
By E. Macomber
BRO. WHITE: It being a matter of great consolation to me to have the evidence that I am on the Lord's side, and to know there are others in this wicked world that share this consolation with me, as I hear from them week after week, I feel encouraged to struggle on against the powers of darkness, having confidence in God's word, that Israel will prevail, and that the time is not far in the distance when the saints of God will pass through the pearly gates into the city of God, there to eat of the fruits of life's fair tree, and die no more. “Oh, blissful state! shall I be there,
In all those joys to have a share?” I shall if I comply with all of God's requirements. I thought how sad would be my condition after struggling against the adversary of my soul, to find at the end of the journey that I had neglected even one duty. I feel thankful to our heavenly Father for the blessings bestowed upon us as a church, for the glorious light upon his holy law, for testimony whereby our faults are made manifest, and the church is brought into a unit, as it is written, John xvii, 22. “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one even as we are one.” I can see the spirit of preparation for the future, developing itself among us, which I think is very necessary, and am much comforted while the work is progressing to see the almighty arm of Jehovah made manifest in our behalf. The folly of those who oppose the truth is being brought to the light, so that all discerning minds may see it at a glance. The Lord bless Israel, and build them up on their most holy faith. Amen. Your brother in hope.
E. MACOBER.