J. H. ROGERS by J. H. Rogers

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 23, 1863

J. H. ROGERS

By J. H. Rogers

From Bro. Rogers.

Bro. White: Being often encouraged by reading the testimonies in behalf of the cause to which I feel so greatly attached, I feel it my duty, as well as privilege, to add a word of my testimony. It has now been nearly five years since I have been endeavoring to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I acknowledge I have made but slow progress in the way of the third angel's message, but do not feel like giving up. No, the more trouble and difficulties I have to pass through, the more determined I am by the grace of God to stand firm unto the end. I am greatly encouraged at seeing the unity of action that now begins to manifest itself among those who are bearing the message. It seems to me the time is not far distant when it will go forth with power. I will adopt the language of the poet, and say,

"Speed on, speed on, the tidings glad, That none who love him may be sad."

O, that we could all realize the solemnity of the times in which we live.

"Signs portend that Jesus' coming Is near at hand."

Yours in hope of eternal life.

J. H. ROGERS

Victoria, Mo.