B. MCCORMIC by B. McCormick

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 9, 1860

B. MCCORMIC

By B. McCormick

From Bro. McCormick.

BRO. SMITH: As the brethren are giving in their testimonies through the Review, I would like to cast in my influence in favor of the truth. We have been striving for over a year to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and can say that the way grows brighter. I have been too lukewarm, even since I saw the light of the third message; but I thank the Lord that he is reviving his work in my heart of late, and I feel like setting out anew for the kingdom. We feel that we have some Bible evidence of our acceptance with God. John tells us how we may know that we have passed from death unto life. It is because we love the brethren. 1 John iii, 14. I can truly say that I love my brethren, and sometimes feel almost impatient in not being permitted to enjoy their society more; but if we are faithful to God the time will soon come when all the lonely pilgrims will be gathered together to stand with the blessed Saviour on mount Zion, and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb.

I am thankful for the privilege of reading the Review. We are much pleased with Bro. White's article on Doing the Commandments. We can subscribe to the principles there laid down. We as a people are preparing to refuse the mark of the beast and the worship of his image by keeping the commandments of God. Now if we do not come up to the standard on every point we shall be unprepared when the image is made, which is already being talked of in different parts of the country. For we shall then neither have that confidence in God that we should have, nor feel willing to bow to the image. Let us therefore remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. "Beloved if our hearts condemn us not then have we confidence toward God."

Your brother striving for eternal life through Christ,