Interesting Baptism by J. H. W.

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 22, 1870

Interesting Baptism.

By J. H. W.

A young brother, J. A. Johnson, embraced the present truth in Chelsea, Mass., last November. His relatives were opposed, and grieved over the step he was taking; but his convictions were deep and strong, and his love of the truth prevailed; he stepped out decidedly on the Sabbath. Being very feeble, his friends decided to send him to the Health Institute, and generously raised funds for that purpose. It was apparent that he was far gone with consumption, and he seemed fully to realize it. His mind had been exercised in regard to the duty of baptism, and in consideration of his feeble state, preparations were made to administer it in the Institute.

On Sabbath morning, March 12, a company was assembled in the dressing room, to whom I spoke on the object of baptism and the necessity of entire consecration, and seldom have I had a more blessed time on any similar occasion. We then stepped into the bath room and the rite was administered, while the most solemn feelings prevailed. Bro. J., since his baptism,

enjoys great peace and assurance in the Lord, and if he falls asleep we trust he will be raised in immortality to eternal life. J. H. W.