J. I. SHURTS by J. I. Shurts

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 26, 1861

J. I. SHURTS

By J. I. Shurts

From Bro. Shurts.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: When I read the cheering letters from the saints in the Review, I thank my heavenly Father that I was ever led to see the light of the gospel; and may I not exclaim with the psalmist, "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things." I see from day to day the necessity of being more fully consecrated to God; of a greater revival of the grace of God in our hearts, and more of his bright and shining light on our pathway, that we may move understandingly.

When I read the communications from the brethren on organization, I can say, The will of the Lord be done; for I believe the Lord is leading out a people and preparing them for his soon coming; therefore work, brethren, work in the fear of God, and when Christ the chief Shepherd shall appear, you will receive a crown of glory.

O, brethren, is not our salvation nearer now than when we first believed? Are we not on the eve of Christ's appearing? Is not the supper preparing? Then let us prepare with clean hands and pure hearts, that we may finally seat ourselves around the table with all the faithful of God's children. May the Lord bring us all to see the light of his word, and receive us all into his everlasting kingdom, where we can shout praises around this eternal throne, is the prayer of

Your unworthy brother.

J. I. SHURTS

Millersburgh, Iowa.