The Third Angel’s Message
By William M. Allen
BRO. SMITH : It is with pleasure I acknowledge the reception of the Review, No. 18. I have ever tried to be an honest seeker after truth. For about thirteen years I have acknowledged no other Sabbath but the seventh day. I have long since thrown by the doctrine of the natural immortality of the soul, together with all its accompaniments, as an idle tale. The doctrine of the second coming of the Saviour, coming to take possession of the kingdom, to reward his saints, and sit upon the throne of David forever and ever, I fully believe. But that I understand the whole truth I do not pretend. The Third Angel's Message I do not fully understand. That such a message would be, is plain enough; but the time and manner of its proclamation is what I would wish to be enlightened upon. I have a mind that cannot rest satisfied with anything vague or uncertain. It is truth I seek, not that which will stand the popular test, but that which will stand the test of the great and terrible day of the Lord. I fear not to stand forth and teach and boldly defend that which I know to be right, but no further dare I venture. If you should deem this worthy of publication, it would be a pleasure to me to hear it responded to through your columns. Yours waiting for the coming of the Saviour.
W. M. ALLEN.
Galva, Ills., Oct. 1st, 1858. NOTE. We send you the tract entitled "The Three Angels of Rev xiv," which we think sets forth the three angels' messages in their true light.—ED.