L. SCHELLHOUS by L. Schellhous

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 22, 1858

L. SCHELLHOUS

By L. Schellhous

From Bro. Schellhous.

BRO. SMITH: For the first time I undertake to say a few words through the Review, and feel it my duty to give in my testimony to the present truth. I believe we are having the third and last message of mercy to the world, and my prayer is that the Lord will help me to live in accordance with this belief. By the grace of God assisting me I am determined to endure to the end; for the promise is to such that they shall be saved.

It is now about one year since Brn. Bates and Waggoner left the impression on my mind that it was necessary to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus; and at that time I took a new start to know the will of the Lord and to keep all his commandments. I have no desire to even look back, but am determined to go on to know the Lord and his will concerning me.

My dear companion is striving with me to overcome and to heed the admonition to buy of him gold tried in the fire that we may be rich towards God, and raiment that we may be clothed, and eye-salve that we may see clearly the way of life.

We have no time to lose. I feel the need of a deeper work of grace in my heart, for the time draws near when he that shall come will come and will not tarry. May the Lord help each and every one of us to be in earnest; to be zealous and repent. May we realize that without holiness of heart no man shall see the Lord. My great desire is to hear the blessed invitation of Jesus, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Blessed hope of life and immortality beyond this world of sin and sorrow.

L. SCHELLHOUS

Colon, Mich., July, 1858.