Confession Concerning “Vain Talkers”
By H. C. Mason
Dear Bro. White:—I feel that I have a confession to make through the Review, in regard to an article that came out in the Harbinger, about one year ago, headed, "Vain Talkers." It brought Bro. Bates into rather a close spot, the Harbinger saying that thirteen fourteenths of what he said was false. I want it understood, as I believe it has been stated, through the Review before, that I did not get the articles, or their prices from Bro. Bates, but from another source; and there was something said between Bro. Bates and myself, in regard to Mr. Marsh's extravagance in building, but I might not have got a correct understanding of what he meant to convey; but I would say to Bro. Bates, and all whom it may concern, that I am sorry from the heart that I have been the means of causing any of God's dear children any grievous feelings. I hope that Bro. Bates, and all the rest of the brethren, will forgive me from the heart, as I hope God has forgiven me. Your brother, striving for eternal life.
H. C. Mason.
Battle Creek, Mich., Sept., 1853.