JOHN NEWTON by John Newton

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 18, 1859

JOHN NEWTON

By John Newton

From Bro. Newton.

BRO. SMITH: I am convinced that it is now time for the Lord's children to awake. Why should we longer sleep? Let us take heed to the admonition of Paul to the Thessalonians, “But ye, brethren, are not in darkness that that day should overtake you as a thief; ye are the children of the light and the children of the day; we are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep as do others; but let us watch and be sober.”

I am glad the brethren are taking a systematic plan, according to scripture, to carry forward the truth. I believe the Lord's hand is in the work, and by his assistance I will try and do what I can to sustain it. Let us remember that each and every individual is accountable to God; for “every good gift and perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the father of lights with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning.” Then whether we are blessed with health and strength or the riches of this world, may we strive to honor and glorify our Father which is in heaven.

JOHN NEWTON

Hubbardston, Mass.