“The Visions, Objections Answered.”
By C. O. Taylor
DEAR BRETHREN: I have read with deep interest, the articles entitled “The Visions, Objections Answered.” There has been no subject in all the Advent message, that I have been so slow to believe as I have the visions. My mind at first was much prejudiced against them, and every advance step was taken with great caution; every point had to be weighed; and I am a believer in them, because the evidence is so clear and conclusive that I cannot doubt them. I do not wish to reject any truth, neither do my brethren. I would say to them, Read up, and inform your minds on this important point of truth. There is no occasion to be wavering and doubting. You may know for yourselves, having the evidence within you that they are of the Lord. Those men that have raised objections against them, are as capable as any of doing so. They have been in our ranks. They have believed them, or at least professed to. I consider that Bro. Smith has answered every objection, as clearly and plainly, as they could the objections of the Infidel against the Bible. I say again, Read up. Now is the time. Let them be a subject for the Bible Class. Let them have a thorough examination. Truth will stand. Many of those same objections have perhaps troubled you. Read the answers. Read twice, yea thrice, and even more, till you can see the point, and light and peace will be the reward of your labor. Farmington, Pa., Aug. 24, 1866.