The Missionary by Editor

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 3, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 14.

The Missionary.

By Editor

An Interesting Letter.

THE following letter cannot fail to be of deep interest to very many of our readers. It is from an old soldier in the cause of our coming Master and King. Adventists in all parts of the country know the writer by reputation: He first speaks of the SIGNS, which, of course, he must and shall have:—

DEAR BRETHREN OF THE SIGNS: I have written to Bro. Reuel Stickney, of Little River, Cal., and to Sister Robbins. Bro. Stickney has sent and paid for the paper in the past; I am not able to pay for it.

I am the oldest Advent preacher there is in Maine, if not the oldest believer. In the last part of 1839 and winter of 1840 I lived near to Dea. John White and Eld. James White. I was about as much older than James as I was younger than his father. We belonged to the same church, and we left the Ministers' Conference at the same time. I have been slow to believe, but am glad I do believe we live in the time when the two-horned beast is doing his work. I believe that beast is the United States.

I try to keep God's holy Sabbath. When God says a thing he does not go back. It would be a wonder if Jesus changed the Sabbath and did not tell his disciples of it. Could he have forgotten it?

My health is poor. Wife was taken sick Dec. 15, with a fever, and got out only last week. I took cold in January; it settled in my eyes; I have been almost blind. I only go as far as the barn. I can hear only loud talk.

I circulate a few tracts by mail. I do not claim or demand the SIGNS as one who has earned it, as I do not preach. But if any one will send it I will be thankful. I hope you can read this. I have to stop often for it hurts my eyes. Pray for me. People seem to hate those who keep the Sabbath, more than ever before, in my day. NATHL. F. NASON. Week's Mills, Me., March 16, 1884.