A. B. HANNER by A. B. Hanner

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 1, 1862

A. B. HANNER

By A. B. Hanner

From Bro. Hanner.

In view of the soon coming of the Son of God, it is plain that we are living in a solemn time—a time when the saints of God should be preparing to stand in that great day. Inasmuch as we shall need all the armor on, we should all endeavor to do what we can, however little that may be. We are informed in God's word that we should improve according to our talent. Matt. xxv, 27. My desire is to be prepared to stand and to do what little I can to assist others to stand. I spent last Sabbath and first day in Marshall, Ringgold Co., Iowa, in trying to persuade them that the law of God is binding upon this generation, and that we as a people are under obligation to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. I tried also to show them that the signs of the times indicated the soon coming of our blessed Saviour.

Some were quite anxious to hear and somewhat interested, while others seemed to shrink back under the existing load of prejudice. I am satisfied that there are individuals there, convinced that it is right to observe the Sabbath of the Lord. May the Lord help them to fully see its importance and come out and take a decided stand in favor of truth. By request, I hope to visit that place soon again. May the Lord help us to be zealous and repent, and make sure work for the kingdom.

Yours striving to overcome.