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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, February 18, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 10

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TO THE FRIENDS OF PRESENT TRUTH IN OHIO.

By John Harvey Waggoner

You have doubtless all read Bro. White's “Appeal,” and I have had the opportunity of pressing it upon the minds of some in our late meetings. But I cannot see you all, and I take this method of calling your further attention to it.
Your Committee hope that you believe with them that the Gifts of God's Holy Spirit are the Heaven-appointed means “for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ;” and we have ever noticed, as might be expected, that those who most rely upon their aid, “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” while those who neglect their counsels grow lukewarm, and those who oppose them invariably make shipwreck of their faith. We need to have these Testimonies more perfectly established in our households, and in our hearts.
As those who bear a responsibility and must give an account, we affectionately urge and entreat you to take this matter in hand. Carefully read again that Appeal. We shall have circulars sent to every church, and we request you to act immediately. We have been praying for God to revive his work in our State. When our efforts are so directed and energetically put forth that God can bless them, we may look for an answer to our prayers.
Most of you are aware that we have been and are making efforts to have Bro. and Sr. White visit Ohio. Though this may not be immediately accomplished, we shall still press our request, hoping to receive a compliance therewith at their earliest convenience. And you will readily perceive that we could present our request with more assurance, and they would probably feel greater desire to come, if you show that you appreciate their labors, and are willing to second their efforts to advance the cause. Phil. iv, 17.
J. H. WAGGONER, For the Committee.