p. 159 | Extracts from Letters

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 17, 1866

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. J. Crofitt writes from Brooklyn, N. Y.: I frequently see in the Review the name of Bro. Joseph Bates, and I want to tell him that I have a very pleasant remembrance of him, on account of his tract on the Sabbath, some twenty years since, or thereabouts. I read it carefully, and said to myself, His position is untenable, and I will show him that it is. As I had never carefully examined the Bible on the subject, I immediately set about it, with the help of a Concordance, confident of success in overthrowing his position. You may imagine my disappointment and surprise to find myself in error. I was amazed, but yielded without hesitation, a convert to the truth, rejoicing in it, giving glory to God; and from that day to the present, I have had no doubts in reference to the Sabbath. "The seventh day is the Sabbath." Ex. xx, 10.

I read the Review with great interest and much comfort. I do not claim infallibility for my opinions, nor do I contend with others for opinion's sake; but

I do contend earnestly for the faith, the truth as it is in Christ, that I may be found in him, not having my own righteousness, but the righteousness of God, which is by faith in him. I hope to be saved and to meet my brethren in glory, and join with them in praising God and the Lamb forever and ever.

I would like to say something about the glorious future, and its certain nearness, but I am too feeble to extend my letter. I can only say I am watching, praying, and waiting for the coming of Jesus, believing the time and event is very near, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. Praise God! "Bless the Lord, O my soul! and all that is within me bless his holy name."