CRUMBS OF COMFORT by Charles P. Whitford

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 18, 1877

“CRUMBS OF COMFORT.”

By Charles P. Whitford

TRACT AND MISSIONARY WORKERS, read the following and then take courage.

The following letter is just received from a young man who was induced to read THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES, but who had not interest enough to subscribe and pay for it himself:—

“DEAR BROTHER, After several months of study and investigation upon the Sabbath question, I have become heartily convinced that the day of rest, instituted by Almighty God, and sanctified for the use of mankind, is the Sabbath taught and observed by S. D. Adventists, and the only

one that Christians are commanded to keep; and, furthermore, that the great truths embodied in the third angel’s message are of too great and solemn importance to be disregarded just as we are entering the closing scenes of this world’s sad history; and for one, I want to be among that number who are redeemed from the earth, to unite with the hosts of Heaven in singing the joyful song of nature’s re-creation.”

“I am glad that the light of the sure word of prophecy is breaking forth amid the darkness of error and unbelief, and that God is preparing a people to stand the test of the final judgment scenes of the last great day of God Almighty. The crisis is rapidly approaching; and may you and I, my dear brother, be able to stand in our lot and place with the wedding garment on, and hear it said, Well done, is the prayer of your unworthy brother in Christ.”

Another writes as follows:—

“Your kind letter is received. Many thanks for the same. I have perused your books with pleasure, and I trust with profit. The Sabbath question is so completely cleared up that I should not dare contend with you, without a ‘thus saith the Lord,’ and you have them all on your side.”

For the encouragement of our missionary workers everywhere, we wish to say that both of the above writers are keeping the Sabbath and rejoicing in the truth. We might give many more extracts from private letters showing good accomplished as a direct result of T. and M. work; but we forbear for want of space. Suffice it to say, we now begin to see souls embracing the truth as a result of this kind of labor, and this should give an increase of courage, and stimulate us all to greater faithfulness in connection with this important branch of the work. CHAS. P. WHITFORD.