Building the Walls of Zion
By Hiram Edson
Dear Bro. White:—I am grieved on hearing of the unrighteous course of some who have formerly been with us, but are now separated from us. I sincerely pity them, but cannot countenance them, nor have any union with their present course, but hope they may yet see their folly, and that God may yet give them repentance unto life before it is too late. I hope, Bro. White, that you will not go down into the plains of Ono, and so let the building of the walls of Zion cease. A great work is to be accomplished in making up the hedge and repairing the breach, against the decisive battle in the day of the Lord, which is near and hasteth greatly. May the Lord help you to remember that here is the patience of the saints, and help you to be meek, gentle and patient toward all men. If when ye do well and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable to God; otherwise there is no reward nor thanks. May the Lord give you grace, wisdom, understanding, judgment, and his Holy Spirit, to guide, sustain and uphold you, is our prayer. Yours in hope, Hiram Edson.
Nov. 20th, 1854.