A RESPONSE by R. F. O.

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 3, 1860

A RESPONSE.

By R. F. O.

Bro. SMITH: I hope no harm will be done to the blessed cause in which we are engaged by the expression of my judgment in regard to making us a name. I hope and pray and trust that the Lord will give wisdom and direction in this matter, and that the will of the Lord may be done. I do not fear for the ark of God nor distrust the fidelity of my brethren. I have full confidence in the infallibility of the work in which we are engaged. The last message of mercy will not fail of a harmonious fulfillment, and those only will be translated who are found in harmony with this work of the Lord. I hope no fanatical spirit will make this a pretext for nourishing a spirit of division or insubordination. I hope that no one will join my party, for when they have severed themselves from the body and look about for me they will not find me there, for by the grace of God, I shall be found with the body. I do not believe in popery neither do I believe in anarchy; but in Bible order, discipline and government in the church of God.

The church have my judgment concerning the matter, and have heard some of my reasons for that judgment. Now if it is right may it prevail; but if wrong may the right prevail. Lord give wisdom and direction is my prayer. R. F. O.