L E T T E R S by S. Woodhull

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 19, 1861

L E T T E R S.

By S. Woodhull

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Bro. Woodhull.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: Though I have long remained silent, and neglected my duty with regard to a confession that I should have made, it is not because I have not seen my error. I have seen it, but have suffered myself to remain bound. If I had received the vision given in my case, it would have saved me many months of darkness and unnecessary trial, for which I shall receive no reward, either in this world or the world to come. The testimony pointed out the case exactly. Although it then came as a rod upon my unprotected heart, and appeared at that time very grievous, I can now kiss the rod that smote, and say in verity, it was the only means that could have been put forth in the church to save me. Argument would not do, for my judgment was perverted.

Dear brethren, you that have the burden of the third message, I regret that I should have troubled you with these things. I am sorry that the article over my signature, entitled, “Christ on the white cloud and white horse,” ever appeared in the Review. As the church is now opening a new book (organization), I desire to settle all up for the past, and begin anew with the dear people of God to climb the rugged road that lies before them. When they rejoice I would like to rejoice, and when they suffer trials and cruel mockings, I will suffer and try to endure to the end, and hope finally with them to follow the dear Saviour up to glory, and be presented to the Father “without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing.” Pray for me, that I may learn and do my whole duty.

Your unworthy brother.

S. WOODHULL.

Olcott, N. Y.