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
“‘Rev. 22:11, “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and
he which is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is
righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy,
let him be holy still.” This text is perfectly plain and needs
no comment. The 12th verse, “And behold, I come quickly; and
my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work
shall be,” shows that a little while before Christ comes,
every character will be determined. “He,” that is, any _one_,
or every _one_ who is _unjust_ or _filthy_, let him be so
still; and so on the other hand, he that is righteous or holy,
let them be so still. “_And behold_,” connects the sentence
before and what follows after, and is a caution for us to take
particular notice of the reason why they are in this peculiar
situation or fixed state, as though the idle servants could
have no more time to mind their day’s work, which God had given
them in their day of probation to perform.
“‘The eleventh hour was passed, and no chance for them to enter
the master’s vineyard now, in this last hour. While on the
other hand, the good servant might know that the good master
was at the door, and he would quickly pay them their wages, and
relieve them from their toils. See Matt. 20:1-16.
“‘Then this agrees with St. Paul, Heb. 10:36, 37, “For ye have
need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God,
ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he
that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” After we have
done our work, we have need of patience to wait for the Master,
“for yet a little while, and he that shall come will come,
and will not tarry.” I did believe, and must honestly confess
I do now, that I have done my work in warning sinners, and
that in the seventh month. I know my feelings are no rule for
others; therefore, let every one who feels he has a duty to do
for sinners, let him do it. I will have no hard feelings. But
I must be honest; when I am inquired of, I must state my own
conviction honestly. I have done it, and given my reasons from
the word of God. And now let me say, brethren, we will have no
contention on this point, for we be brethren. Let every man
be fully persuaded in his own mind, and so let them speak or
preach, as God and their own consciences may dictate.
“‘I have a strong expectation that Christ will come before the
Jewish year will expire; but let us all see to it that we are
ready every day, so that when he comes we shall not be ashamed
before him. This letter must suffice for all those friends who
have requested my views on the subject. My love to all who love
our Lord Jesus Christ and pray for his kingdom.
“‘WM. MILLER.’
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