J. G. SANDERS by J. G. Sanders

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 11, 1859

J. G. SANDERS

By J. G. Sanders

From Bro. Sanders.

DEAR BRETHREN: It has been about a year since I embraced the present truth. My mind was exercised very much some two years ago when Brn. Cottrell and Wheeler were here with the tent; but it ended with a persecuting spirit; and I was glad when they were gone, thinking they were sowing the seed of discord, tearing the churches to pieces, and finally, doing all the mischief they well could. But about a year ago Bro. Lanphear solicited me to attend a prayer-meeting at his house that afternoon. Thinking I could stand one meeting of those who believed in the second advent faith, I accepted the invitation. But what was my astonishment! How their prayers thrilled my soul as they were poured forth in my behalf, and for those who opposed the present truth. No tongue can portray the agony my poor heart endured in that meeting. I did verily believe they soon expected the return of the Master; and O, what could be my condition! Would not he overtake me as a thief, and I be numbered with the foolish virgins having no oil in my lamp? In this agony of my heart I bowed with the rest, and did humbly invoke the mercy of God upon me to enable me to tear all prejudice from my heart, and let the light shine in. I believe that prayer was answered, and light has been increasing ever since that time. I believe we are living in the last days, when our faith is to be tried; and may we put all our trust in God, and be counted worthy to stand in the day of the Son of man.

J. G. SANDERS

Nile, N. Y.