DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I write to let you know that I wish the Review continued, which to me is a welcome messenger, bringing with it additional light in each number. To me it seems quite plain that no one receives the whole truth at once; at least I did not, and I am satisfied that I have not now got all the truth. I can plainly see that the path of the just is as a shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day. Truths that a short time since seemed involved in mystery, now appear simple, and easy to be understood. And it does appear strange to me that any one who professes to believe the Bible, should say that it cannot be understood. The difficulty seems to be all on this point, that the Bible does not mean what it says, which is almost universally taught, and people readily believe it. We are told in the Word of God, that the way is so plain that a way-faring man, though a fool, need not err therein. Now if we believe it to be as plain as stated by him who cannot lie, how can we say that it does not mean what it says, but something else. Then some may say it means one thing, and some another, thus making the Bible teach everything. But I believe just as it says, that to fear God and keep his commandments is the whole duty of man; and the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and that the wise shall understand.
Some tell us that they do not want so much argument, but they want heart-felt religion. So do I; but I want to be able, as Peter says, to give a reason of the hope that is within me. I very much fear that if I hope for anything without a reason, my hope would prove vain. I want, also, a heart-felt religion, that will obey God from principle, whether the world oppose or not. I am determined to try and keep24God's commandments, and the testimony of Jesus, that I may have right to the tree of life.