L. M. JONES by L. M. Jones

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 15, 1857

L. M. JONES

By L. M. Jones

From Bro. Jones.

BRO. SMITH: I rejoice that I was led to believe in the Third Angel's Message and the near coming of Christ; and also, that I was called out of Babylon. I am willing to have my name cast out as evil, and be called the filth and offscouring of the world. It is enough for me to know that I am owned and approbated of Him who is soon to come. I want to be among those whose sins go beforehand to judgment, and there have them all blotted out.

We have certainly arrived at a solemn period in the Message. It seems to me that it is now life or death. Those that will heed the counsel of the True Witness are soon to have a great work done for them. I believe the Message is soon to go. And may the inquiry go through the camp of Israel, Am I ready for the reception of God's Spirit, which is about to be poured out upon those who bring all of their tithes into the store-house? Has not the last deep struggle come. O, brethren, let us arise in the strength of God, and put the armor on. May the Lord help us to repent, and buy gold tried in the fire, and white raiment that we may be clothed, and eye-salve that we may see.

The church here are struggling for liberty. O God remove the dark cloud. Help thy children to exercise living faith.

Yours in hope of life.

L. M. JONES

Monterey, Mich. Jan. 4, 1857.