HENRY H. PIERCE by Henry H. Pierce

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 30, 1857

HENRY H. PIERCE

By Henry H. Pierce

From Bro. Pierce.

BRO. SMITH : I wish to say that the Review comes laden with rich treasures for the scattered flock. I rejoice that God ever had thoughts of mercy toward me, and led me to see that I was keeping the traditions of men instead of the commandments of God. I am glad I ever had a mind to receive the truth and obey it, regardless of the consequences in this life. Oh, how good is the Lord! I feel to praise his holy name for his unbounded mercy. When I look back on the past I can see that the Lord has watched over me until the present time. Notwithstanding my unfaithfulness to him, his mercy endureth and is extended

to me. Still the Lord has led in a way I knew not; and I will praise his name for it.

Brethren and sisters, let us awake from this cold and stupid sleep; let us arise and work for the Lord while the day lasts, for soon the night cometh. I feel determined to work while there is yet time. for soon the Lord is coming, and if we sleep on we shall be found without that preparation we must make to be prepared to meet him in peace. I feel the need of a deeper work of grace in my heart. I have a great deal to overcome before I shall be prepared to receive the refreshing of the latter rain, which all will receive that are zealous of good works; and I feel determined by God's grace assisting me, to be watching and waiting, and not be a slothful servant in the vineyard of my Lord. I am resolved to take heed to the warning of the faithful and true Witness, and buy the gold that is tried in the fire, that it may be my happy lot to receive a crown at the appearing of my Lord with all the dear saints of God. Oh praise the Lord for the blessed prospect before the remnant. I rejoice for the freedom there is in this glorious truth; for great peace have they that keep the commandments of God. Oh yes I praise God for his holy law that he gave to Israel. I rejoice in my heart that we were not left to grope our way in the dark, and I praise his name that he in his goodness did deign to send his messengers this way, that the honest in heart might see the light and walk therein. He will not leave any in darkness that desire to serve him. God is in this work, and I believe it with all my soul; and my prayer is that he will hasten the time when the last jewel will be called in, and then shall the end come.

Yours in hopes of eternal life at the appearing of Jesus.

HENRY H. PIERCE

Monterey, Mich., July 13th, 1857