SAMUEL J. HERSUM by Samuel J. Hersum

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 16, 1869

SAMUEL J. HERSUM

By Samuel J. Hersum

From Bro. Hersum.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: If there was ever a person that has reasons to be thankful to God for his goodness, it is myself. When I consider the condition that he found me in, I am filled with wonder at his mercies shown me. And in view of his great goodness, I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude that I have not been left to perish. And I am resolved to consecrate my all to the service of the Lord. All that I have and am will I hold subject to the will of the Lord. I feel that I will trust in him and venture forth on his mercy. I believe that we, as a people, need a deeper work of grace in our hearts. We are not heeding the testimonies that have been given us as we should. I am thankful for the testimonies that the Lord has given us. It shows that we are his people, and that he wants to have us saved. The very reason why the Lord has given them to us, is because we need them, and they will only serve to condemn us unless we live according to their teaching. Brethren and sisters, let us take hold of this work in earnest, and show, by our actions, that we believe what we profess. If we profess to believe that we are the remnant church, and that the Lord is soon coming, let us not deny it by our actions. Let us show by our works how much we believe it. I care not how high a man's profession may be; unless his works agree with his profession, he has a dead faith, a faith that will not save him in the day of Judgment. My brethren, let us search our hearts, and know whether we are standing in the counsel of God or not.

Pray for me, that I may be an overcomer, and stand with you on Mount Zion.

SAMUEL J. HERSUM

Rockingham Co., N. H.