Lessons for Bible Students
By D. W. Milk.
Bro. WHITE: I wish to say a few words about the Lessons for Bible Students. When I saw the first one I thought to myself, This is rather a singular way of advertising to sell books. Had it come from any other source, I should have concluded that they had a lot of these books (History of the Sabbath) on hand, and had taken this way to sell them; for I supposed that I, and Sabbath-keepers in general, could answer most any common question relating to the Sabbath. I had read the history of it considerable, and supposed I was quite well posted. But I find on examination of the subject that myself, as well as others who have been in the message for several years, have to rely upon the books to answer some of the most simple questions, as laid down in the Review. Now the question arises with me, Is this becoming to Sabbath-keepers? Should we not be posted on all questions that are liable to be brought to us any day, that we may be ready to give a reason of our hope? I fear that if some of us should be caught out away from our books and papers, and the questions asked us, we should have to say, like some nominal professors, "I don't know, but when our minister comes I will ask him." I can now say that I am glad that you have taken this way to call attention to this valuable book and important subject. I believe it is a work the contents of which every Sabbath-keeper needs, or soon will need, to understand. I have had two copies of it. One I gave away, the other is lent out, and now I send for another. I feel to thank the Lord for the way he has taken to open my eyes to this subject. I am resolved, by God's assisting grace, to better understand this, and all other, subjects, relating to the third angel's message. Pray for your most unworthy brother striving for the kingdom. D. W. Milk.