A Confession by John A. Luke

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 3, 1873

A Confession.

By John A. Luke

I THINK it duty to make an acknowledgment to you through the REVIEW. I have been in a cold and backslidden state for some time, and on a careful self-examination, I find it in a great measure owing to my having neglected to live out the warnings and precious light given through the “Testimonies;” especially on health reform. At our last camp-meeting, near KNOXVILLE, Bro. White was pleased to present me with Testimonies 1-19, Life Incidents, How to Live, and other books highly prized, for which he and sister White have the warmest gratitude of my heart. I have been reading up, and trying to practice the heavenly truths they contain.

Bro. Nicola held a series of very searching meetings with us at Knoxville, in which I tried to confess my sins and repent of my backslidings, and I believe our Heavenly Father has given me evidence of his acceptance of my repentance. I have sought his forgiveness carefully with tears, and am determined to live humbly before him daily, re-double my diligence, let my light shine on health reform and kindred truths, and make preparation for the coming of our blessed Saviour, which I believe is near at hand, even at the doors. I also intend, the Lord helping me, to improve my gift in the great harvest field. I humbly ask an interest in the prayers of all God’s faithful people.

JOHN A. LUKE.