Adams Center, N. Y by C. Lawton

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 4, 1868

Adams Center, N. Y

By C. Lawton

From Sr. Lawton.

BRO. SMITH: Writing for the REVIEW I believe to be a duty, as well as a privilege, for all who can engage in this work. Bro. Waggoner says, articles in a devotional spirit, the true spirit of present truth, are always received with pleasure, and I can add, are always read with pleasure by myself, and I presume by hundreds of others. When I get the REVIEW I look it through first, if I cast my eye on a piece that breathes forth the spirit of devotion and consecration, I select this to read first. Our object in writing (or should be at least), is to do good, to make the paper interesting by relating rich experiences, stirring up each other's pure minds by way of remembrance, speaking often to each other, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. We must be wholly consecrated to God, to have our minds fruitful, our hearts devotional, to be partakers of the divine nature, to be imbued with the Spirit of Christ, that our thoughts may come fresh from the fountain head, that we may do each other good.

Brethren and sisters, Do we realize that probationary time is fast closing? Every moment should be more precious than gold, and improved to the best advantage. We should put forth special efforts for those in the church and out. Sr. White saw that many professing the truth would be lost. Our holy living, and earnest efforts may save some. God help us to let our light shine out, and make us wise to win souls to Christ, to roll upon us a burden for souls, to realize our responsibility, and whatever our hands find to do, do with our might, that it may be said of us, 'Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.' C. LAWTON.