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

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 36, No. 20.

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WM. H. WILD

By Wm. H. Wild

From Bro. Wild.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: We are indeed in perilous times. It is discouraging to the lover of present truth, when he sees how little interest the great mass of professors have in it. Surely we have reached the antitypical days of Noah and Lot; but what shall we do, dear brethren? Shall we sit idly in the door of our tents, with our swords sheathed and our banners folded, because of the unbelief that surrounds us? Shall we lay off the armor and conclude that it is in vain to toil, and weep, and pray, for the salvation of souls? God forbid! Now and then we find a spot of good soil; but we know it not until the seed springs up and bears fruit. Remember that the sower cast his seed by the wayside, and among thorns, and upon the stony ground; yet he knew not but it was all good ground, therefore he sowed in hope. Let us be encouraged by this, and toil on with cheerfulness, while we have strength, remembering at all times that not the hearers of the law, but the doers of the law; are justified.
I know the third angel’s message is unpopular, and few are willing to obey it. It strikes at the root of selfishness and covetousness. How many there are who would love to go with us in this unpopular way, and keep God’s holy Sabbath, were it not for the reproach they would meet with, and the self-denial they would have to practice. O my brethren, the great famine is coming; not for bread or water, but for hearing the word of God. Oh! shall it be that then we shall have it said to us, You warned me not of this? God forbid! Oh! then, let us do our duty faithfully, that the blood of those around us may not spot our garments. How many poor souls are lulled to sleep by the false shepherds who are crying, Peace, peace, tickling their ears with fables. Wake up, brother! Wake up, sister! It is time that your lamp should be trimmed, and burning brightly. “What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch.”
“Watch, for the time is short; Watch while ’tis called to-day; Watch, lest the world prevail; Watch, Christian, watch and pray! Watch, for the flesh is weak; Watch, for the foe is strong; Watch, lest the Bridegroom come; Watch, though he tarry long!”

WM. H. WILD

Pleasantville, N. Y.