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Publishing Committee · ROCHESTER, N. Y. · Sep 20, 1853

COMMUNICATIONS.

By D. P. Hall

From Bro. Hall.

Dear Bro. White:—Nearly one year has now elapsed since I commenced the investigation of the third angel's message, and other doctrines peculiar to your paper; and I must say that I never pursued an investigation with so much caution as I have this. I have been peculiarly cautious from the suspicion that there might be a great deal of fanaticism connected with the movement. But after so long a time I am compelled to confess that my fears are groundless, and that, on the contrary, the discussion through the Review and otherwise, has been conducted with candor and sobriety. In this investigation I have not been obliged to adopt new rules of interpretation, but simply to carry the old ones out to their legitimate results; and more than once in my discussion in opposition to these truths, have my friends reminded me of the propriety of adhering closely to first principles. This admonition never was given without its effect; for I could not bear the thought of throwing away old truths to evade the reception of new ones.

Allow me to say that I commenced the investigation of this matter under very unfavorable circumstances, and that the prejudice which I had, has been worn away by the simple convictions of truth, and that step by step, it has been one of the greatest of crosses for me to commence the observance of God's Holy Sabbath; but thank God, it looks right and straight now.

It was a hard matter for me to get the question of the Law of God settled in a satisfactory manner; but now all seems plain. As to the Sanctuary, I had some time ago seen the fallacy of our opponent's reasonings upon that question. This, from the first, seemed plain and beautiful. In conclusion, let me say, that I believe the time has come for the third angel's message to be sounded; and I am resolved by the help of God, to mingle my voice in the cry. The evidences to me are overwhelming, and I could not deny them without throwing away prophecy and history. I sometimes fear for myself and others, because of our slumbering so long over these vastly important truths. God forgive, and awake us to more zeal and watchfulness in the glorious cause of truth and righteousness.

Wisconsin is a large field, where much can be done by the help of the Lord. Laborers are few. Brn. Waggoner, Stewart, Stephenson and myself are the only ones who, to my knowledge, contemplate giving our entire time to the work.

We received a very profitable visit, not long since, from Bro. Cornell and Loughborough. May God prosper them, and give them many souls in the day of the Lord.

Yours in Hope of the Kingdom, D. P. Hall.

Ripon, Fon-du-Lac Co., Wis., Sept. 13th 1853.