THE CAUSE by J. H. Waggoner

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 23, 1861

THE CAUSE.

By J. H. Waggoner

BRO. WHITE: I have read your remarks on "the cause" with much interest, especially the closing paragraphs. I have been led of late to reflect much on our condition as a people, and the thought that there is less real consecration, zeal, and devotion amongst us than there was a few years ago (which I think is the case), is overwhelming. I must acknowledge that for a few years past I have not had that zeal and ardor in his holy work that I had in years previous. As I have tried during this spring and summer to renew my consecration and diligence, my mind has been directed to the state of the cause at large, and the conviction is forced upon me that we are almost asleep on the very verge of ruin. Something is lacking. Our testimony has not the power required to melt the heart. The churches coming into the truth are weak and sickly.

I do not wish to exaggerate—I may be wrong in part; but thus it seems to me, and my observation and experience in the western field presses this conviction on me. I hail your recommendation of a day of fasting and prayer with pleasure, and hope all will coincide with it, that it may be appointed; and that all the churches will observe it.

I think this course would tend to bring us all to realize our true position; and I believe that a united cry of God's people will be accepted of him. May God direct us to his own glory. Amen.

J. H. WAGGONER.