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Note from Bro. Waggoner

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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Jul 18, 1854

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 5, No. 24.

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Note from Bro. Waggoner.

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner

I wish to say a few words to the scattered flock relative to the articles that I commenced publishing some time since on the Law of God, and especially to my friends who have so often inquired why I have not concluded them. The reasons are, I have been severely afflicted with weakness of my eyes, so that I could not write; much of the time for some months past I have been unable to write enough to answer letters received from my friends. This, and the occupation of much of my time in other matters, has made it impossible for me to devote much time to study.
Perhaps I ought also to state that I have not been forward to finish these articles as they involved the consideration of certain texts of scripture which I did not understand as they have been presented by the brethren who have written before me; and to prevent confusion, it becomes us to be careful and only move where duty is clear. The promise is, that the Watchmen shall see eye to eye; and we are exhorted to be of one mind and speak the same thing. The unity of the faith must be sought, but to attain to the unity of the faith we must have the truth. Let us search for it as for hidden treasures!
In regard to these texts I will say, that the sentiments I have advanced are according to my views of the teachings of the Word without respect to what may have been previously written; and my desire is ever to move forward with the increase of light, and the development of truth.
The articles are now finished and forwarded for publication; and I pray that God may bless this feeble effort to the advancement of the holy cause of truth; and to the good of the remnant who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. J. H. WAGGONER. Waukau, Wis., July 5, 1854.