JACOB BRINKERHOFF by Jacob Brinkerhoff

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 15, 1861

JACOB BRINKERHOFF

By Jacob Brinkerhoff

From Bro. Brinkerhoff.

DEAR BRO. WHITE: I feel very much encouraged as I read the sweet testimonies from the brethren and sisters scattered abroad; and I would say to them that I am still trying to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. It is about eighteen months since I commenced to serve the Lord, and I have no desire to go back to the weak and beggarly elements of the world, though since that time I have made many crooked paths. It is a good thing to wait on the Lord. I feel to rejoice to-day for the hope I have within me, which I trust rests upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. I would not give the hope I have for the whole world. That must pass away, but the word of the Lord endureth forever.

I feel the necessity of entire consecration to the service of my Lord and Master, that I may be found with clean hands and a pure heart when my Saviour comes to take vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want to have my peace, calling and election made sure, that I may be hid in the day of the Lord's fierce anger. I want to be found among the waiting ones who are looking for the Saviour, that he may come unto me without sin unto salvation. I have many temptations and trials, and Satan has at times made me doubt my acceptance with God; but I now feel, by the assisting grace of God, determined to go through with the remnant

to the kingdom.

I love the cause of truth, and all my brethren and sisters who have enlisted under the banner of King Jesus. Though I have seen but few of them, yet thank God, we can look with the eye of faith to the resurrection morn, and the second advent, when we shall see each other face to face. O glorious hope! that we sinful creatures have the promise of eternal life, when the pains and evils that afflict us here will be known no more.

I thank God that I was permitted to hear the third angel's message, and was brought to know the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. Our lonely hearts have lately been cheered by a visit from Bro. Waggoner. May God bless him and all the other messengers, that much good may be done through their labors in the name of Christ. I feel that we are living in solemn times, and that the Saviour's coming is near at hand. May the Lord hold the winds of heaven till the servants of God are sealed. Pray for me, brethren, that I may hold out faithful and meet you in the kingdom.

JACOB BRINKERHOFF

Afton, Iowa.