A CONFESSION by Mary H. Waggoner

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 14, 1861

A CONFESSION.

By Mary H. Waggoner

DEAR BRETHREN : Although unworthy, permit me to address you. It is well known that I have been a thorn in my husband's flesh, and a reproach to the Lord's cause for years. I am now heartily sick of my past course. I am ashamed of the way I have treated those who wanted to be my friends. I have resolved to amend in the future.

I have rejected counsel and grieved the Holy Spirit till God has taken it from me. I am now in the dark, and know not how to come to the light. I have not strength to return to the Lord. I want help. I regret that I have rejected the testimony given me through vision. At times I have doubted, at other times disbelieved, and at other times despised the visions. Now I want to get in the place where I can thankfully receive reproof, whether it comes through vision, or any other way. Will you who have an interest at the throne of grace, help me by your prayers and reproofs, that I may get in the place where God can bless me? I want to love God with all my heart, and serve him from a principle of love. I am now willing that my husband should labor in the message when and where duty calls. I have resolved to try to hold up his hands. Pray for me.

Yours praying for mercy.

Burlington, Mich. MARY H. WAGGONER.