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
“‘11. When is the day of redemption? Eph. 4:30; Luke 21:28.
“‘12. When shall our bodies be redeemed? Rom. 8:23.
“‘13. When shall our souls be saved? 1 Pet. 1:7-13.
“‘14. When shall the righteous inherit eternal life? Mark
10:17; Matt. 19:29; 25:46.
“‘15. What is the earnest of that inheritance? Eph. 1:13, 14; 2
Cor. 1:22; 5:4, 5.
“‘16. If we are to receive all this when Christ appears, and
not until then, can you blame any Christian for loving his
appearing? 2 Tim. 4:8.
“‘17. And, if you were commanded to watch for him, and these
blessings were promised when he comes, would you not look with
intense interest until his coming?
“‘18. And, if you were commanded to watch, would you watch
without expecting him? Luke 12:35-40.
“‘19. And, if he did not come when you expected, would you
not be disappointed in some proportion to your love for his
appearing?
“‘Remember this is the situation of your Advent friends; this
is our experience. And may God help you to love, watch, and
expect the dear Saviour until he shall come.
“‘WILLIAM MILLER.’
“On the 4th of September, in view of many contradictory opinions afloat,
he proffered the following advice:—
“‘When we write to a brother to complain of some of his
opinions, let us consider of it three days before we write;
pray God nine times to direct us before we take up the pen;
read it in the room of our brother three times before we send
it; seal it only when we love him for being God-like; send it
when we would delight to be the bearer; while it is going,
think with what tears of joy he will devour its contents; and
remember to pay postage.’
“On the 8th of September, Mr. M. commenced a tour into Canada. He went
by way of Lake Champlain to Burlington, Vt., where he preached in the
evening of that day. There he met Elder Buckley, who accompanied him on
his tour. From this place they went to Essex, Vt., where Mr. M. gave
two discourses. On the 12th, they commenced a two-days’ meeting in
Cambridge, Vt., where there was a good attendance. On Tuesday, the 15th,
they commenced a meeting in Montgomery, Vt., which continued over the
following Sabbath, Mr. Miller generally preaching twice a day.
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