A Call to Humility by E. B. Saunders

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 4, 1858

A Call to Humility

By E. B. Saunders

From Bro. Saunders.

BRO. SMITH: I thought that a line from me to the dear saints here and there in the land, would not be unacceptable. I am still trying to keep the commandments of God, though I will confess that I am not humble enough, that pride sometimes swells up ready to burst forth, and it is only with difficulty suppressed; but I will strive to be found among the 144,000 if my weakness does not prove my destruction. I feel as though I must have more of the favor of God, though unworthy of his notice; for I have erred much through the weakness of the flesh, or through ignorance. Let me ask my brethren and sisters to pray for the erring one, that I may be able to come out of this lukewarmness, and devote myself more fully to my Master. James says, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed." I am alone in the faith here, so far as I know, but I have heard of one family (Bro. Buckland's) within five or six miles. I would be much pleased to have some of the brethren call and make their home with me, while visiting this part of the State.

Let us all try to be humble and live very near to God, that we may have the white raiment, and finally stand on Mt. Zion.

Yours in hope of life. E. B. SAUNDERS.

W. Gaines, N. Y., Oct. 17th, 1858.