R. C. BAKER by R. C. Baker

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 26, 1871

R. C. BAKER

By R. C. Baker

From Sister Baker.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I want to say to you through our good paper, that my interest in the cause of truth has not abated. From my heart I can say, “The Lord is good, and his mercy endureth forever.” When I look back on my past life, and reflect on the gracious dealings of the Lord with me, I feel to magnify his name. He has saved me from many snares of the devil. When the dark waves of despair had well-nigh overwhelmed me, he lifted up my sinking head and gave me new courage to press forward. I have found him a present help in time of trouble. What have I rendered to the Lord for all his benefits? A very poor and imperfect service, at best. But I want a new conversion to the work of God—a daily dying to self and to the world. I want to be where I can “glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.”

It seems to me I realize as never before, the shortness of time, and the increasing perils that surround us, and the necessity of constant watchfulness, and an entire renunciation of the world. “Come out from among them and be ye separate” saith the Lord, “and touch not the unclean.” The spirit of the meek, self-denying Saviour and that of the proud, pleasure-seeking worldling, can never blend together. One must give place to the other. How important it is that we be clothed with that complete celestial armor described by Paul in Ephesians 6. If we have this heavenly armor on, we shall certainly be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. The “evil day” hastens on apace; who of us shall be able to stand? By the help of the Lord I will strive to be an overcomer.

R. C. BAKER

Wisconsin.