C. L. BOYD by C. L. Boyd

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 1, 1870

C. L. BOYD

By C. L. Boyd

From Bro. Boyd.

DEAR BRETHREN: I am still striving to live so as to receive the smiles of a reconciled Father.

When quite young, I tried to give my heart to the Saviour. Was baptized at the age of fourteen, and since then, by the help of the Lord, have never turned back. But when looking over my past life, and seeing how little I have done in the cause, which, by my profession, I love, feelings of regret creep over me, and tears flow.

I talk with my associates, trying to show them that religion is the one thing needful, and that the fourth, as well as the other nine of the commandments, is binding; and special promises are given to those who keep the whole law. Yet I fear I do not talk as if I believed—as if I knew—these things were so; but am too much like the man mentioned in the REVIEW who first met the traveler. I thank the Lord for the privilege of attending the late Iowa conference and camp-meeting. My hopes and belief were strengthened; and I trust to be lastingly benefited by that meeting. Many of my faults were set before me in that way, that in some degree, I now view them as they are. Among them, my love for the world; this, I fear, during my stay in Iowa, has been increasing. Said a servant of the Lord, as I was leaving the camp-ground, “Don't let the world run away with you.” I hope to heed the admonition; and may God add his blessing to the labors of him who gave it.

Dear brethren, I want to get right, I want to live right, and meet you where sin and sorrow will never come.

What a meeting that will be when the patriarchs, prophets, martyrs, and all the blood-washed company, meet in response to the call of our Redeemer! Shall we be there? Time rolls on; soon, whether prepared or unprepared, our destiny will be decided.

As one of the lonely ones, I ask an interest in your prayers.

C. L. BOYD

Tama Co., Iowa.