Finding the Sabbath and Present Truth
By E. Green
Bro. Smith: It has been about two years since I commenced to keep the Sabbath, and can truly say, it is a delight. The first Sabbath-keepers I became acquainted with, were Brn. Palmer and Dickinson with their families, at Jackson, Mich. They inquired of me if I kept the Sabbath. I told them I did; but they, seeing my mistake, inquired if I kept the seventh day. I replied that I did not. Then they began to instruct me in the Third Angel's Message. I went to work north of Jackson, taking with me some works on the Sabbath and Sanctuary, and spent a little time every day investigating this, to me, new doctrine. When the Sabbath came, I spent it in reading, determined to know which day we ought to keep. By the time the second Sabbath came, I was prepared to keep it to the Lord, and met with the brethren in Jackson for the first time, to share with them His blessing. As soon as I investigated the subject of the Sanctuary, I saw the harmony of the past advent movement, and rejoiced in the present truth. Dear brother, I have felt to bless God many times for directing me to this people. I can truly say the Lord has led me thus far, and I will bless his holy name. I have been in Iowa about eighteen months; have lived with Bro. Everett. There has not been Sabbath-keepers enough to assemble here till Brn. Waggoner and Hull came with the tent, which was the answer to our prayers. Now there are thirteen who keep the Sabbath, and we have meetings every week. The Devil began his work, slily, before the tent meeting closed; and his angels have been busy trying to prejudice the minds of those who have lately embraced the faith, against those who have borne the burden and heat of the day. But the elect will not be deceived; and I thank the Lord that he has opened the eyes of the brethren here, that they may not be ignorant of Satan's devices. I bless the Lord for his Holy Spirit that enlightens and unites us in the bonds of love. Iowa City, Sept. 22nd. 1858.