VOICES FROM THE LONELY ONES.
By A. S. Hutchins
Having before me several letters from the scattered ones addressed to the church and to individuals, I take the liberty to make a few extracts from them. One far from Sabbath-keepers writes: “Since my return, I have been searching the Scriptures and reading, with an especial view to getting light upon present truth. While thus engaged, I have felt that the blessing of the Lord was upon me.” Another writes: “Have we not all especial reason to adore the goodness of God for the clear light of truth as brought out in these last days? How swiftly the year just closed, passed away, and yet what a succession of startling and stirring events it recorded in its rapid flight, marking the fulfillment of the sure word of prophecy. “Is it not a solemn thought that we are living at the time of the proclamation of the third angel’s message, the last message of mercy to be given to man? Ought we not to be zealous of good works? How important that we have our Christian armor bright, and so let our light shine on those around us, who have no hope. Oh! when I realize the importance of these things, I feel that I am very deficient, and tremble lest in the Judgment it be said to me, ‘Thou art weighed in the balances, and found wanting.’” Another, sending words of greeting to the church, says: “I believe I have made an advance step since my return. I am drawing nearer to God, and hope, through grace, to hold fast whereunto I have attained, and follow on to know Him more perfectly. My heart is fixed, trusting in God. As for me I will go forward, trusting in the strength of the Lord.” One who has met with Sabbath-keepers but a few times, says: “A few months before I began to keep the Sabbath, I dreamed that an angel came to me and gave me a light. I felt that it was an honor, and it filled my heart with joy that it should be given to me. It seemed real. I believe I am holding that light, and my prayer is that others may be attracted by it, and embrace the truth.” One who has just commenced the observance of the Sabbath, away alone, says: “There is much said to me, but it does not move me. Nothing will change my mind but the Bible, and that seems all on my side. I believe the Lord is near, even at the doors.”