Sketches of the Christian life and public labors of William Miller : $b Gathered from his memoir by the late Sylvester Bliss, and from other sourcesWhite, James
Philosophy
Sketches of the Christian life and public labors of William Miller : $b Gathered from his memoir by the late Sylvester Bliss, and from other sources
White, James
Miller, William, 1782-1849
“‘They must not countenance nor support war, for that cometh
from lust. Chap. 4:1-3. They must not have respect to the rich,
and despise the poor; for that is judging unrighteously. Chap.
2:1-10. They must show their faith by their works, and have no
boasting where their works are not made manifest. Verses 14-26.
They must not strive to be masters or rulers of their brethren,
and have but few D. Ds. or A. Ms. among them. James 3:1-12.
They must have no envying or striving against the truth, and be
possessed of that wisdom which cometh down from above. Verses
13-18. They are to humble themselves and speak no evil of the
brethren. Chap. 4:10-17. They are to cry unto the Lord in their
afflictions and persecutions and make no resistance. Chap.
5:4-6. They will stablish their hearts in faith by patience,
and grieve not the brethren. Verses 7-9. They will take the
prophets for their example, and remember that the end of Job’s
trials from the Lord was his patience. Verses 10 and 11. They
will not swear nor take any oath. Verse 12. If afflicted, they
will pray; if merry, sing; if they are sick, call for the
elders to pray, and if they sin, confess their faults; and if
others sin, restore if possible. Verses 13-20.
“‘And now, my brother, if you can find such a band, they are
the apostle’s brethren. Say to such, “Be _patient_ therefore,
brethren, unto the coming of the Lord, be ye also _patient_;
stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”
Read this to all the _holy brethren_; for it is the best and
only advice I can give them; and tell them I request their
prayers, that I may follow the same advice; for their prayers
are better to me than the world’s love, and much more to be
desired than a good name from those who hate my King. I ask no
favors of Cæsar’s household, but that I may enjoy in peace my
blessed hope. I have never courted the smiles of the proud, nor
quailed when the world frowned. I shall not now purchase their
favor; nor shall I go beyond duty to tempt their hate. I shall
never seek my life at their hands; nor shrink, I hope, from
losing it, if God in his good providence so orders. I thank
God for your steadfastness in the truth, and pray him that you
may endure unto the end. I remain as ever looking for, and
expecting the King in his glory soon.
WM. MILLER.’
Again Mr. Miller writes for the _Herald_, Dec. 3, 1844:—
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