FAITH that is not put into the crucible and tested is worthless. Daniel was put into the lion's den to try his faith. Job declared unhesitatingly that he would trust God, even though he should slay him.
Reader, is your faith tried? Has God in mercy put you in the furnace to try your faith? Praise him for it. But let us not think it strange concerning the fiery trials which are to try us as though some strange thing had happened unto us, but rejoice inasmuch as we are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that when his glory shall be revealed, we may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Pet. iv, 13. As we look back upon the way which we have come, we can trace the leadings of God, and call to remembrance what he has done for us in ways of mercy; we have been the subjects of his constant care and unmerited bounty. In our experience from day to day how many wants have been supplied, how many fears dispelled, how many dangers escaped, and deliverances wrought. When we reckon them up in order they are more than can be numbered. Every thing requires faith and prayer, and the utmost patience that we may be able to overcome and keep his work to the end, and heed the command, cast not away therefore your confidence which hath great recompense of reward; for ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
LYDIA J. SHAW.
Strykersville, N. Y.
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To the Brethren within the bounds of the Ills. & Wis. State Conference.
By Isaac Sanborn
BRO. L. G. BOSTWICK, one of our young preachers, has been drafted; but on reporting himself, was furloughed till he could get the three hundred dollars; and as he has no means of his own, I thought the churches and scattered brethren would esteem it a privilege to help him. Each church will therefore get together what they would like to give, and send it in a draft on New York, payable to J. G. Wood. In sending, direct to H. W. Decker, Brodhead, Green Co., Wis., without delay.
ISAAC SANBORN.
Improve the Time.
By E. W. Darling
THAT we must give an account for the deeds done in the body, is inspired truth. That we must account for what we should have done in the body is equally true. We have a part to act, we have a calling to fulfill, we have a talent to improve. Time is given us to this end; and time is rapidly passing. While we hesitate, it passes. While we trifle, it passes; and each passing moment unimproved not only cuts off its length from our list of duties, but also shortens our future reward just as truly as duties well done will increase our future happiness; for we shall all receive according to our work.
There are many reasons why we should improve all our time. We have much to do, and only by improving every moment shall we have time sufficient for the work. We need wisdom from the Lord that we may rightly divide our time and use it to the best advantage. Let us redeem the time, because it is short, and the days are evil. So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
E. W. DARLING.
Faith
FAITH.—None live so easily, so pleasantly, as those that live by faith. Faith is the soul going out of itself for all its wants.
Appointments.
By Frederick Wheeler
THE next Monthly Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of Central N. Y., is appointed to be held with the Church in West Monroe, the first Sabbath in December. In behalf of the brethren.
F. WHEELER.
Repentance and Pardon
Though repentanc he not a pardon's obtainer, yet it is a pardon's forerunner.
Man must be convinced of sin before he can truly repent of sin.