“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”
From Bro. Wilkins.
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I am an old man, my sun of life is fast declining, my health is poor, and my warfare almost ended. I have been looking for the coming of the Son of man ever since 1843, and I can tell you I am not tired yet. I have been waiting for the consolation of Israel. If I should be called to lie down in the silent tomb and sleep a short time, I can say, Amen. But I will not allow my mind to dwell on the subject of death, but rather on the fulfillment of prophecy, and a coming judgment.
O, I feel that we are living in perilous times, and while iniquity abounds and the love of many waxes cold, we should have on the whole armor, that we may be able to stand.
I have been very lonely here in Iowa, but of late have had cause to rejoice. The subject of the soon coming of the Saviour is being agitated, also the Sabbath, and quite a number have recently commenced keeping God’s holy rest-day. Thank the Lord! I feel to give him all the glory.
If we could have some one come this way and proclaim the third angel’s message, I think much good might be accomplished. I think the court-house might be obtained for a course of lectures.