“Blessings Acknowledged.”
By H. A. St. John
THE article from Bro. Waggoner, under the above caption, in REVIEW of November 25, reminded me that I had similar reasons for being very grateful to God. I, too, had the privilege of attending the meetings of the General Conference, in its recent session. Perfect unity of action characterized all the meetings for business, although matters of eternal consequence were under consideration. Of how much importance are all the business meetings in connection with the cause of God under the last message of mercy. We are quite sure that the importance, sacredness, and magnitude, of this work in which we, as a people, are engaged, cannot be overestimated. Many, very many, identified as Seventh-day Adventists but dimly understand the message. As an individual, I see the sacredness and magnitude of the work of God under the third message as I never saw it before. The preaching was close and eminently practical, designed to move every one who desires to have any part in this glorious work to seek at once for justification by faith and peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ and a daily, living experience in the things of God. This we must obtain, brethren, individually, each for himself. For we are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked, without this rich experience, and in great danger of being spewed out of the mouth of the Lord. Truly, this work is not to be done in a corner. With a certain sound and a loud voice this message will penetrate everywhere, and the earth be lightened with its glory. The Lord is in the third angel's message, brethren; do not doubt. Study the life of the blessed Jesus, and take him for your only model of imitation. In so doing, you may both save yourself, and others. It is my anxiety to work for Jesus while the day lasts.