A CASE OF INTEREST by Paul E. Gros

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, June 24, 1880

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 56, No. 1

A CASE OF INTEREST.

By Paul E. Gros

Sabbath, June 5, our meeting at St. Anne, Ill., was large and unusually affecting. Brethren were present from Aroma and Kankakee, and Sister Bourdeau and daughter were with us for the last time before leaving for Canada. But what added most to the interest was the presence of a railroad agent stationed here, who for the first time observed the Lord’s own day. The circumstances of this case are so peculiar that I cannot forbear writing them. May he continue steadfast in the way of life.

This brother had for some years entertained the impression that the observance of no day but the seventh is taught in the Bible, but he thought it impossible for him to keep it and retain his position. By reading the Restitution and some of our books, his mind was enlightened on the nature of man and to some extent on the coming of the Lord also. Lately the Holy Spirit strove with him, leading him to investigate more and more earnestly. I gave him tracts and lent him an Advent text-book. Soon, in answer to his prayer, the truth was revealed to him, and after receiving light on the relation of the law to redemption and baptism, he decided to obey at all cost, esteeming it an honor to suffer for the Master. In accordance with his new convictions, he handed in his resignation, hardly daring to hope that the company would refuse to accept it. But here His wisdom, love, and power were made to appear “who doeth all things well.” The answer came, apprising him of the decision of the company to employ him, with renewed trust, as long as he wished, paying him the same wages and having the work of their office done at their own expense on the Sabbath. Truly, beloved brethren, he who puts his trust in God shall not be confounded. Pray for a special blessing to result from this providential case. PAUL E. GROS.