p. 74 | A Short Sermon by H. S. Gurney

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 7, 1866

A Short Sermon.

By H. S. Gurney

Bro. SMITH: The reform in diet has now become a settled thing with me. I now wish to acknowledge the benefits of this reform, spiritually, physically, and financially; and also the reasonableness of the testimony of sister White, in Spiritual Gifts, Vol. iv, p. 53; viz., “All should have an interest in this work. Those who use tobacco, tea, and coffee should lay these idols aside and put their cost into the treasury of the Lord.” As I have tested the benefits of this reform, I should now in turn let it test me.

According to my own estimate, I have laid aside (I include my family) in worse than useless articles which may be considered idols, $50.00 per year, which sum we propose to offer as follows: My wife being equally concerned with myself, will give $20.00 to the S. D. A. P. Association. Myself $20.00. L. A. Gurney, our daughter, $5.00 to Bro. Cornell for his house. C. H. Gurney, our son, $5.00. This is not sacrificing on our part, but on the part of a depraved appetite, which proves very beneficial. H. S. GURNEY.

Memphis, Mich. July 24, 1866.