S. P. WILSON by S. P. Wilson

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 12, 1858

S. P. WILSON

By S. P. Wilson

From Bro. Wilson.

BRO. SMITH: I would say to the saints who have so often cheered and encouraged me by their letters in the Review, that although surrounded by temptations, and often obliged to mourn my folly, and inconsistencies, I am still striving to hold on to the present truth, and praying that God may give me grace to so apply it to my heart that I may be sanctified through it, and enabled to act wisely my part before my fellow-men.

Truly the Lord has been good in revealing the precious truths to us which show his coming near; in showing us that we could not serve him while remaining in, and following the example of the nominal churches around us; that we were trampling his holy Sabbath under foot; and lastly, that we were indulging in vain glory, and feeling ourselves rich because of our knowledge of the truth, instead of humbling ourselves in view of God's mercy in giving it to us. Especially do I feel to pray that this last message may be set home to my heart, and that the Lord will enable me speedily to buy the gold tried in the fire, that I may be rich; the white raiment, that I may be clothed; and to anoint my eyes with eyesalve, that I may see.

We need to be awake in these last days of deception, when Satan is stirring up his hosts to work with power, signs and lying wonders. I was somewhat troubled at first in view of the powerful revival influence abroad in the land, and on being requested to attend a revival prayer-meeting, I felt to throw myself before the Lord, and pray to be guided in the path of duty. I went to the meeting feeling strengthened in the truth, and while there I saw so much of the form of godliness without the power, on the part of the professed leaders, that I was led to rejoice that I was no longer under their influence, and to pity the honest ones who from the false shepherds were receiving error for their portion. May the Lord speed the loud cry of the third angel, that the honest may be gathered in. The movement of our great High Priest and the commencement of the judgment of the sleeping saints at the ending of the 2300 days being marked with such powerful revivals and commotions, the thought that the present movement may mark the commencement of the judgment of the living, bears with some weight upon my mind. May the Lord enable us to be ready, that when he comes out to bless the people we can say, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him.

Yours in hope of eternal life.

S. P. WILSON

Paris, Me., July 24th, 1858.