What Are We Doing? by S. C. Bute

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 20, 1874

What Are We Doing?

By S. C. Bute

WHAT are we doing in the cause of God? This question may be truthfully answered by many, “Well, nothing in particular.” What would you think of an individual who belonged to an army engaged in mortal combat, and should find him away from his post of duty when the contest was raging? You would say, He is a coward.

Well, what are we? If we are ashamed to own our Saviour, and refuse to do what we can to help to promulgate his cause, are we not more guilty than those fighting for things pertaining to this mortal state? Have we not the prospect of eternal life before us, if we do our duty? He that is ashamed to own his Lord Jesus before men will, according to the word of God, be disowned by Jesus before his Father and all the holy angels. At the present time, all can find enough to do in disseminating the light of truth.

For a long time, I looked upon present truth simply as truth, but did not pray for its sanctifying influence. I embraced the third angel’s message because it looked reasonable, and I felt that time was short. And now, after considering for a year and a half the evidences of these solemn and momentous truths, I can but say, How clear it is. The truth is mighty, and it will accomplish that for which it was sent. And I now mean to hold it as a living principle in my heart, leading me to work earnestly in the cause of my Master.

S. C. BUTE.

Hamilton Co., Iowa.