p. 47 | Letters by J. B. Frisbie

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 7, 1863

Letters.

By J. B. Frisbie

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Bro. Frisbie.

BRO. WHITE: A word may perhaps be expected from me, stating how I am getting along. I am now giving a course of lectures in the Universalist meeting-house in New Hudson village, where I have a good attendance and attention, considering the hurrying time of work. I have a beautiful place to speak in, and some appear interested. What the result will be it is now impossible to tell. I enjoy my mind well, and have good liberty in presenting the truth.

I have come to the conclusion to preach the third angel's message, or the whole present truth, as it is now held by the body, without any reserve. I am determined to watch the best opportunities to do good as one that must give an account to God.

Since I have made up my mind to do my whole duty, I enjoy myself better. I am fully set to make my way through by the grace of God, hoping to stand where I can help others, and guide them aright. I regret my unfaithfulness. I pray that the Lord will help me to redeem the time that I have let run to waste. I close in the language of another: “Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways, and sinners shall be converted unto thee.”

I want to be able to adopt the sentiment of this language with all my heart, and believe I shall yet live to see the good day.

Yours still in hope. J. B. Frisbie. New Hudson, Mich.