Progressing in the Right Direction.
By John McMillan
Bro. J. McMillan writes from Prescott, Wis. : I was born of Presbyterian parents, and educated in all its tenets. Early in life I became a member of the church and am now a ruling elder in good standing in said church. However much I strangled reason and conscience, till about four years ago I was always ready to defend the so-called orthodox creed. Since that time by prayerful study of the Scriptures and history I have slowly but steadily renounced the doctrines of man's natural immortality, Christ's spiritual reign of one thousand years, Endless misery, Infant baptism and the observance of the Pagan festival of the Sun for the Sabbath. Three years of this time I have been in the army, rather an unfavorable life for the Christian; but I am persuaded that God hears the prayers of a soldier as well as of a citizen. Since I have returned from the army I have talked with my minister and other spiritual guides, but instead of answering objections they treat the matter with ridicule, and talk about "departing from the faith." But my hopes are in another sphere of life. I have talked with the common people who want to know the truth, regardless of popularity, many of whom admit the reasonableness of all my views, but are not prepared to adopt a religion that they can comprehend. But there has never been any preaching here on the subject, and the matter is not before the people. The chief object of my writing now is to know if any of the brethren in the ministry could visit this neighborhood and preach a pure gospel. If such could be, I believe with the blessing of God there are many about here that would embrace the whole truth. If you could advise me either by letter or through the Review, of the prospect of such a visit you would confer a favor. My address is John McMillan, Prescott, Pierce Co., Wis. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am, Yours in Christ.