H. G. BUCK by H. G. Buck

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 16, 1861

H. G. BUCK

By H. G. Buck

From Bro. Buck.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: I have felt for some time that if I knew just how to confess my public faults through the Review, I should be glad to do so. And first, let me say to the brethren east and west among whom I have tried to labor, that my heart has not been half converted to God and his truth, hence my influence among them has not been such as to deepen and widen the tone of piety among them. A spirit of lightness has been with me at times which I deeply regret, and humbly beg pardon of all who have seen this in me.

Second, I wish to say to the families, Byington, Hilliard and all that have moved from this place, that the deep trials which I have caused you by my rash, hasty, coarse spirit, I am heartily sorry for. The course I have pursued with regard to re-baptism has been a great grief to God's Spirit and people. I ask pardon of God and also the brethren and sisters. I feel especially to ask pardon of Bro. C. W. Sperry (with whom I have traveled) for all the trials I have caused him, through lack of meekness and self-denial, and by unguarded expressions which have wounded his tender spirit. This is for all other brethren also with whom I have labored.

And now I wish to say to all Seventh-day Adventists who read the Review, that I feel thankful for a solemn message from God through sister White, which I received a few months since. I am trying to repent and confess my way out of the darkness which surrounds me, and though I advance slowly, and deep feelings of despair often settle upon me with awful weight, yet I hope to get victory over every sin through faith in Christ Jesus. Will you bear with me, and still pray for

H. G. BUCK

Grass River, St. Law. Co., N. Y., June 28, 1861.

NOTE.—This confession seems full and heartfelt. It is Bro. B.'s nature to be frank. The grace of God is sufficient to control his double portion of rashness and independence, and make him valiant in the cause. Such men, cleansed in the open fountain of salvation, are just the men needed. May God help!—Ed.