Fasting and Prayer in Iowa
By A. W. Cummings
Bro. White: This is the second day of our fasting and prayer. We have good meetings, and the Spirit of the Lord seems to be with us. The brethren and sisters take right hold and do their duty,---no reluctant ones. Since the division here, we have had very good meetings. There seems to be unity among the brethren and sisters. We mourn over the trouble we have had here. The cause of God has been marred very deeply by the enemy, and some that were engaged, and loved the truth, have given it up, and see no more beauty in it. Now they cry peace and safety,---no trials for the people of God. Paul says, "when they cry peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them." Sister W.'s views are in harmony with Paul. She says, "beware of those that cry peace and safety." The visions sound to me like the voice of the Good Shepherd. They reprove sin on every hand, and point us to the atoning blood of Christ for salvation, and teach us to deal faithfully with our own selves, and form characters for Heaven, to get ready for the coming of Christ; to trust in the Lord, to live faithfully, and lead a holy life. I want to live and obey this truth, and at last meet you with the children of God on Mount Zion. Marion, Iowa, May 10, 1866.