p. 206 | An Acknowledgment by S. B. Whitney

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 9, 1873

An Acknowledgment.

By S. B. Whitney

While reading Testimony No. 23, Bro. White’s address, and the remarks of other brethren in relation to the matter contained in them, I have felt very greatly reproved and strongly impressed with a conviction of my deceived condition and dangerous position as presented by the Laodicean message; and I wish, in this manner, to acknowledge that I have failed to heed the light given us as a people, and to myself, as an individual, bearing upon my special faults; and therefore my efficiency as a minister has been very greatly injured, and my own experience has suffered in proportion.

I am not conscious of a decided rebellion in my heart against the reproofs given, but rather, am thankful that God is so long-suffering and gracious; but I am sure I am not aware of the extent of the deception upon my mind, and I greatly fear there may be danger of a rebellious spirit being developed in me by the straight testimony that may be necessary to discover to myself my real condition.

But I am endeavoring to seek God more earnestly, and to be more faithful in the performance of my duties; and hope to make the very important discovery by the aid of the Spirit of God and the light already given. It is with shame and deep regret that I make these acknowledgments, and I desire to so repent and overcome that a repetition of them shall not be necessary.

S. B. Whitney.