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Still Waiting and Watching

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 5, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 10.

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Still Waiting and Watching

In a recent letter received, one of our aged and faithful brethren in the Southland (Dickson, Tenn.) speaks of his connection with this movement, and of the hope which still inspires his heart. After relating some of his earlier experiences in seeking for more light, and the difficulties encountered, he says:—
"We went to the true source,—the Bible,—and by diligent study found that we were for some reason, which we could not discern, keeping the wrong sabbath. We also found that the coming of the Lord was near, and our belief in the immortality of the soul was about lost. Conversing with preachers and others on these subjects, we thought their arguments were very lame compared with the Bible truth. The reason given for the change of the Sabbath was that it was changed by 'common consent.' Therefore we concluded that 'common consent' was not God's law; and having a sincere desire to be right and 'do his commandments,' we concluded to keep the Bible Sabbath, come what would.
"After beginning to keep the seventh day, we met bitter opposition, and even persecution, but, praise the Lord, he helped us to be steadfast and faithful. We did not know that there was another Adventist in the world.
"Some time before this we had operated a sawmill. During the busy season some dear brother or sister sent us two copies of the REVIEW AND HERALD. We did not take time to open them, and they were slipped into the bookcase, where they stayed for several years. But shortly after beginning to keep the Sabbath we found these papers, and rejoiced to learn that there was a Christian, Sabbath-keeping church, and also a conference in our State. What joy and peace came into our hearts when dear Brother Boyd came and instructed us more fully, finally baptizing my wife and myself, our three children, and one neighbor. We have distributed much of our precious literature in the community where we live, and have had the joy of helping several others to walk in the light.
"I am now past seventy-one, and hope I shall see our dear King coming in his beauty, and be numbered with the redeemed host at his right hand. I praise his holy name.
"THOMAS JOHNSTON."