A Testimony for the Sabbath
By Wm. F. Johnson
BRO. SMITH: Through the kindness of Bro. Morse of Deerfield, Minn., I became acquainted with the Review. He visited us near one year ago, and lectured on the subject of the sanctuary and Sabbath. While here he requested me with several others to subscribe for the Review. Since that time I have been a reader of your paper, and I have been made to rejoice in so doing, but owing to the influence with which I have been surrounded, I was not prepared to investigate the glorious truths, as I now believe, which it advocates, until the past fall. Brn. Ingraham, Lindsey and Morse visited us about the first of November. Bro. Ingraham lectured to us faithfully and earnestly on the three angels' messages, also the sanctuary and Sabbath. And as I listened to the arguments he produced I was led to believe that I was transgressing the fourth commandment. Some five or six decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. Owing to the influence of Eld. Hall, who was once a Sabbath-keeper, but now its bitterest foe, they have all turned their backs upon the truth except Bro. St. Clair and myself. By the grace of God we are determined to endure to the end. I believe the Sabbath is binding on all Christians, and the more I read my Bible, the more I am convinced of the correctness of our position. I am glad I ever heard the third angel's message, and I hope by taking heed to the many admonitions contained in the lectures given by Bro. Ingraham, I shall be fitted for translation, and eventually join that happy throng that no man can number. I hope Bro. Ingraham or some other brother will come this way again and preach the word. Many are prejudiced against our views by listening to D. P. Hall, while others are open to investigation. Would to God he could see his folly in resisting the truth. WM. F. JOHNSON.
Cleveland, Minn.