Embracing the Sabbath Truth
By D. Richmond
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—Myself and companion have long believed many of the truths held by Adventists at the present day; for instance, the atonement, the mortality of the soul and body, &c. For several years, we made little advancement, and were, in fact, becoming cold, when through the instrumentality of Bro. Richmond our attention was directed to the Sabbath and soon coming of the Lord. Several works published at the Review Office, we perused, examining those subjects thoroughly, in connection with the Scriptures. The testimony was so complete and overwhelming as not only to convince, but astonish us. Thus convinced of having the faith of Jesus and keeping all the commandments, we immediately renounced our old, Papal, First-day observance, hoping by the assistance of God to be found in the last day, free from the mark of the beast and his image. Sabbath-keeping meets with decided opposition and ridicule, such is the unwillingness of people to investigate for themselves, and remove old prejudices and superstitions. We have never listened to a discourse by one of our brethren. Brn. Flowers, Stiles and Richmond being all with whom we are acquainted. We earnestly pray that the Master will send some faithful laborer among us, that a season of refreshing may come here as in other places. It is about a year since we were led to acknowledge and obey the truth, and great is our joy. That many may likewise be led to embrace it, and with us prepare for the coming of the Saviour, is the sincere desire of your unworthy brother. D. RICHMOND. Green Bush, Mich., Jan. 1st, 1855.