A Penitent Appeal for Prayer
A. W. SHEPHERD writes from Otoe Co., Nebraska: I heard lectures at Vernon, Iowa, several years ago. A year later, I heard Eld. Waggoner at Sandyville, and was baptized. The next three years were the brightest period of my life. While trying to live the truth I was happy; but alas! I broke the law. I was thrown among men that respected neither God nor man. His Sabbath was broken. One sin opened the way for another; and I found myself going hopelessly to ruin. I confess with shame, that I am unworthy to be fellowshiped by the people of God. I am almost without a hope; but if I must perish, God grant that I may be the instrument of pointing those around me to that light that reflects life eternal. But I pray God that I perish not. Myself and a few others here are trying to keep the commandments of God. We desire an interest in the prayers of the church.