Embracing Present Truth
By A. E. Buckland
Bro. Smith: I have looked for the last two years upon what is termed "present truth," as one of the delusions of the last days, of which we are warned in John ii, 18, 19; iv, 3, and opposed it as such. Last August, the Lord in his kind providence sent brother Wheeler here to labor with the people. He set the light of the Sabbath, man not immortal, &c., before us in such a clear light, that it carried conviction to my heart, and showed me what a sandy foundation my former hopes were built upon. After a struggle with the enemy, I set about keeping all of God's commandments in earnest. I do thank the Lord that he ever had thoughts of mercy towards me, and gave me strength to obey his will. Praise his holy name for what he has done and is still doing for us in Western New York. I fully believe this to be the last message of mercy to fallen man, and soon mercy will cease to invite us to come to Jesus. I am determined by the grace of God to overcome all sin and temptation, that I may at last stand with you on the Mount Zion. Your unworthy sister, A. E. Buckland.
Carlton, Dec. 18th, 1858.