J. BAKER by J. Baker

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 14, 1867

J. BAKER

By J. Baker

From Bro. Baker.

BRO. SMITH: It has been something over a year since I became a Sabbath-keeper. I became convinced that the seventh day was the Sabbath of the Lord, while in the army, and in front of the enemy at Petersburg, Va., while reading the Bible. I think I can truly say I love God's law; but I am almost discouraged sometimes, myself and wife being the only Sabbath-keepers in this part of the country, and having no preaching but the Review, which is an ever-welcome messenger. But I fear we shall not be able to continue its visits long; for I have suffered so this winter, from the effects of calomel, taken while in the army, that I have not earned bread enough for my family, and starvation stares us in the face. Even while I write, we have not bread for our supper, and where the next is to be had, we know not. I am a mechanic by trade, but work of that kind is out of the question at this season of the year. But I have no hope in that direction; for I was thrown out of work last summer because I would not work on the Sabbath. Therefore I cannot pay for the Review. It seems too much to ask for it free; but we feel that we should be robbing our own souls to try to live without it.

But if poverty were all the trouble, I should be comparatively happy. The Word says, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.” This is a duty I have not had opportunity to attend to; and here I am in the woods unable to get out. I believe the period of probation is about to close, and what shall I do? Will not God send a Philip this way, that I may be baptized and live? I know I am unworthy, but where else shall I go? I have been trying to serve the Lord from the time I was eight years old, but have never been satisfied.

Yours in hope of the soon coming of the Lord.

J. BAKER

Neilsville, Clark Co., Wis.

NOTE. Undoubtedly the doctors of the army slaughtered and disabled more than the bullets of the enemy. Thank God for the light by which we may be delivered from the heathenish practice of drug medication, though but few will accept it. We will send the Review to Bro. B. free.—ED.