Our Days of Fasting by H. C. Miller

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 8, 1866

Our Days of Fasting.

By H. C. Miller

DEAR BRETHREN: It has pleased those whom the Lord has placed at the head of this work, to appoint days of fasting and prayer, that "the Lord may revive his cause, remove his rebuke from off his people, restore his servants, and lead on the message to its destined victory." We have reached the shores of our Red Sea, our enemies are rising and are beginning to press us sore, behind and on either side. The arm of man is too short, and falls powerless. We can and must cry for deliverance from our extremity. We feel that we must stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. We have only to go forward now as he shall bid us. But we have not done all we can. And now a few words in regard to some things that yet remain that we can and ought to do up before we cry unto God to work with power. All see that the cause languisheth. But shall it be thus because of neglect in the house of its friends? Shall we not furnish all that we can, and then cry to God to use it, and add to, and make up the sum that is lacking?

More than a month ago a call came through the Review for more means to replenish the stock of paper then getting very low, suggesting that donations be made—free-will offerings from those who prize the blessings they have received, and feel like showing their gratitude to God for them. But since that time, the business department of the Review has shown but a tardy response to the call, either by donations or subscriptions at three dollar rates. Now, brethren, do you love this truth? I believe you do. Then send in the evidences of that love. Do not let us come before the Lord asking him to add his blessing and revive his work, and sound the "loud cry," while the treasuries of the Lord's cause lack the necessary means to carry on the work. God is pleased to let us work with him in this matter. Then let us devote a part, all if need be, of what we have, as our part in the matter. Large donations from single ones are perhaps not necessary. It is the little bricks, and quantities of them, that make the massive pile.

Bring in the tithes, fill the treasuries, circulate the truth, fast, pray, and then see the Mighty Arm bared, then behold the salvation of the Lord. You may expect it then,—when we have done all we can. Some may not see where it is to be obtained, they may feel that all they can give is given. Read the story in the Instructor of the little girl who went without butter for a year, and devoted the proceeds ($1,00) to the cause, and then look round and see if in something you cannot "do likewise."

Yours in the hope. H. C. MILLER. Chicago, Ill.