W. S. ERNST by W. S. Ernst

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 25, 1866

W. S. ERNST

By W. S. Ernst

From Bro. Ernst.

BRO. WHITE: I would like to tell the dear brethren at large, what the Lord is doing for his people in this place. My wife and myself embraced the third angel's message about five months since, and I am rejoicing to-day for what the Lord has done for us. He has taken my feet from the mire and clay and placed them on the Rock of ages. And yet I feel that there is a great work still to be done to fit a poor mortal for that glorious immortality that awaits all those who love his appearing.

We have meetings every Sabbath at the houses of the different brethren in this vicinity, in which we all take a part; and we feel that they are truly profitable to us all. Last Sabbath, we met with the church at Convis, at their Monthly Meeting. Bro. Byington spoke the words of truth to a goodly number, by which I trust all were profited. It was truly a blessing to me and my companion. We formed a friendship, I trust, with the brethren and sisters there that we became acquainted with, that will last through time.

I believe that God is fitting a people for his coming and kingdom, and I trust through his grace and mercy to be one of that number that shall overcome the flesh and the Devil, be washed in the blood of the Lamb, and be able to sing the new song with the hundred and forty-four thousand which shall be redeemed from the earth.

I pray that the Lord will open a way for some of the messengers to come this way. I believe that great good might be done in the salvation of precious souls.

In hope.

W. S. ERNST

Branch Co., Mich.