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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 8, 1861

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 18, No. 19.

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ORGANIZATION.

By A. S. Hutchins

DEAR BRO. WHITE: Upon the subject of organization I have thought much. My prayer has been, and still is, that we may be guided by heavenly wisdom in this important matter. That a pressing necessity exists for some steps to be taken, whereby we may know who belongs with us, who has received and who are resolved to live out the truths of the third message, I doubt not.
It is time we knew who feels responsibility sufficient to stand and unitedly act in this great work. And that some form of organization may be adopted by us as a people, that will greatly tend to accomplish this object, I fully believe.
The Lord is leading his people on to a sure, speedy and glorious victory. And as we march on, exposed to ten thousand strong and mighty foes, will the Leader be displeased and frown upon us while he beholds order and unity, harmonious with the Bible, in our ranks? We rather think we hear him say, "Let all things be done decently and in ORDER." I wait and pray for the Holy Spirit to direct, and the church to so act that the joyful presence of the Lord may be with us.
In hope of eternal life when the Life-giver comes, A. S. HUTCHINS. Roxbury, Vt., Oct. 1, 1861.