Untitled article by D. D. HAINES.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, March 3, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 12

From Bro. Haines.

By D. D. HAINES.

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS: I am still striving to gain an inheritance in the better land, yet many times my trials are such that I am fearful that I may not be able to withstand all the devices of the powers of darkness in these last days. But when I remember what my Saviour has done for me, how he gave up all the glories of his heavenly home and descended to this sinful world, and here, by those who should have bowed with reverence at his feet, was reviled, hated, mocked, crowned with thorns, and finally suffered a shameful death upon the cross, to save poor sinful man, then I feel to bow my head in shame and repentance that I have dared to murmur at the trials and crosses that have beset my pathway. Just and right are all our trials; for though now I love him, and strive ever to do the will of God, yet it can never make recompense for the years that I have lived in sin and rebellion to his laws. Therefore, if I am ever saved, I shall truly be a sinner saved by grace, purchased by the blood of the Son of God.

I know that it is all-important that I arouse from all lethargy, and strive to have my heart filled with the love of God, and let my light so shine before men that they may see my good works, and be led to glorify our Father which is in Heaven. Pray for me, that I may have grace and strength to do my duty, and when Jesus shall come, be among that number that can sing the song of victory.

D. D. HAINES. Essex Co., Mass.