MAKING US A NAME by R. F. C.

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 22, 1860

MAKING US A NAME.

By R. F. C.

DEAR BRO. SMITH: Bro White has asked the brethren to speak in relation to his proposition to secure the property of the church. I do not know precisely what measure he intends in his suggestion, but understand it is to get incorporated as a religious body according to law. For myself I think it would be wrong to "make us a name," since that lies at the foundation of Babylon. I do not think that God would approve of it. The work in which we are engaged is the Lord's and he needs not the aid of insurance companies to take care of his property. I think it is for us to take the best care of the property we can and then trust it with the Lord. We want no name with the two-horned beast; and it would close my mouth in regard to the spiritual fornication of Babylon with the kings of the earth, should it be retorted: "You look to the civil arm for aid and protection"—I should be mute.

Bro. White asks for suggestions for a better plan. He has already proposed that the books should be sent out into different States. This I think would be well. Let them be distributed around for safe keeping, and for convenience. I would take $100 worth and many others in the wide field would do the same. Then the Office with what remains, after those engaged therein have performed their duty faithfully can be safely trusted in the hands of Him who owns the whole.

Those that lend money to the Office, lend it to the Lord and they must trust the Lord for it. If he sees fit to let them lose it here, if they are faithful he will repay them hereafter. He will not fail. He has no lack of means. And he will do what is best for those that trust in him.

In much love.

R. F. C.