A. C. MORTON by A. C. Morton

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 14, 1858

A. C. MORTON

By A. C. Morton

From Bro. Morton.

BRO. SMITH: I wish to say to the brethren and sisters scattered abroad that I am still striving to overcome, that I may enter in at the straight gate. Myself and companion are alone here in the far West, in Minnesota, trying to keep the commandments of God, and to live out the faith of Jesus. We desire the prayers of our dear brethren and sisters, that we may overcome, and with the remnant stand on mount Zion.

Our hearts are made glad by the weekly visits of the Review. It is all the preaching, and all the social meetings we are permitted to enjoy. We feel to bless God for the admonitions and the encouragements it contains. The language of our heart is that of the Psalmist: Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts, and see if there be any wicked way in me; and lead me in the way everlasting. O how much we need to have our conversation in heaven.

As I look around me and behold the careless multitude eager for this world, my heart goes out after them, and I often feel to tremble lest my example should be such as it ought not to be. How important that we let our light shine, that others may see our good works, and be led to glorify our Father in heaven. I was very forcibly reminded of this the other day, while talking with an aged neighbor of mine. Said she, I have seen so much of the inconsistent course of professors of religion, that I have come to the conclusion I will have nothing to do with it. O brethren let not this sin of inconsistency be laid to our charge. We are living under the light of the Third Angel's Message; O let that light illuminate our pathway, that we may not stumble. May we have our eye fixed on Jesus and the work that he is now accomplishing for us.

A. C. MORTON

Buffalo, Wright Co., Min.