Leaving the Methodist Church for Truth
By ABIGAL BAILEY
BRO. WHITE: I wish to say to the brethren and sisters that are scattered abroad that I am still trying to obey God and keep all his commandments holy and live a Christian. It is nearly three years since I first heard the third angel's message proclaimed, and the Sabbath question investigated. It looked mysterious to me that I had been a Bible reader so many years, and always thought that Sunday was the right day of rest and worship, because Christ rose on that day; but when I searched the word of God, and investigated for myself, I was convinced that I was wrong; and oh, what an effort I had to make to leave the Methodist church of which I had been a member forty-three years. It was a great trial for me, but I thank God that I have turned my feet into his testimonies and delayed not to keep his commandments. I can truly say with an ancient servant of God, “Great peace have they that love thy law.” And I am resolved by the grace of God to overcome every thing that is wrong, and be prepared when the Saviour comes. I feel greatly encouraged of late to be more faithful; for I believe, according to the signs of the times, that our redemption is near, and he that has promised to come, will come, and will not tarry. My dear brethren and sisters, may we all be ready to hail our descending Lord with joy. What a consolation to think that those who are prepared for his coming, will be freed from the temptations of the Devil, and from all sorrows and cares of this life. I wish the prayers of the children of God, for I have many things to discourage me, having no home only among strangers and those that do not keep the Sabbath; but there are a few of us here, who meet together every Sabbath and try to encourage each other. Your sister in hope of eternal life.
ABIGAL BAILEY.
Vernon, Vt.