TO THE BRETHREN OF THE N. Y. AND PA. CONFERENCE.
By P. Z. Kinne
Dear Brethren: As it is well known among you that for some time in the past I have been in the dark and very much discouraged relative to myself, I thought it proper to make a statement through the REVIEW as to my present condition and future calculations. The causes which produced the above-named effects it is unnecessary to mention; but I will simply state that there has been no personal trial connected with it, and that my own mistakes and consequent wrong course have been the cause of all my trouble. But of this fact I have not been fully aware till recently. Having had a strong desire to understand my true condition, and if possible regain the blessing of the Lord, I decided to lay my case before members of the General and State Conference committees, and accept of their decision as light from the Lord. And this being done I now take my position to act in harmony with their advice and counsel, hoping thereby to secure the blessing of God, which, to me, is of more value than all earthly considerations. And now, in consideration of the accumulating evidences that the Spirit of the Lord is at work (and that in an especial manner in this Conference), to arouse the people to the importance of immediate and energetic action in regard to our own eternal interests and the salvation of others, I feel like saying that I will try to profit by the things I have suffered, renew my consecration to the Lord, and trust that I may never again be left to withdraw the sacrifice from the altar. Dear brethren, where you in the past have been injured or grieved by my wrong course and influence, do forgive me, and henceforth I will try to act in harmony with the Spirit and work of God. Affectionately yours,
P. Z. Kinne.