A Testimony of Faith by J. F. McReynolds

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 31, 1865

A Testimony of Faith

By J. F. McReynolds

From Bro. McReynolds.

BRO. WHITE : When the present truth found me, I had no hope, and was without God in the world.

But I thank the Lord that through its sanctifying influence, I now have a hope that I shall unite with the remnant, in singing the song of deliverance. I have a great desire to live to see my Saviour come. I know I have a great work to do, to get ready for that event, when I think that those that shall stand in the day of the Lord must be "without fault before his throne." I must bring my will into subjection to the will of God, that I may be led by his Spirit, else I shall not be one of that number. And this calls upon me to make many sacrifices of self; but it is not too much; since so great a sacrifice has been made for me, and an immutable promise made of a rich reward in the end.

I am very thankful for the testimonies that have been given us which are so well adapted to our necessities, and I desire to retain the divine instruction, and to profit by their reproofs, for I read that "he is in the way of life that keepeth instruction; but he that refuseth reproof erreth."

I realize much benefit from reading the Review. The subject matter contained in it is full of light; and its articles containing advice and suggestions of duty seem to come just when needed. Then the cheering testimonies of brethren and sisters, and reports of messengers showing success to the cause, give abundant reason to rejoice in anticipation of soon witnessing the pouring out of the latter rain and the loud voice of the third angel.

I am thankful to my Father in Heaven that I have a humble place among that "peculiar people" who are "looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Happy thought! that though now we have many temptations to resist, and great troubles may await us, yet through the mercies of God we may overcome, and "sit down with Jesus on his throne even as he also overcame and is set down with his Father on his throne."

Your brother in hope. J. F. McREYNOLDS.

Palestine, Iowa, Jan. 15, 1865.