Manuscripts and Memories of Minneapolis

G. C. Tenney to W. C. White, Feb. 8, 1893

G. C. Tenney to W. C. White, Feb 8, 1893

[Extract] MMM 237.1

The Institute has proved a success and much valuable truth has been evoked on the subjects presented. Bro. Jones stands upon advance grounds and I have to confess that I have not been able with nay conservative disposition to follow as fast as fast has led in all, things, nor to see in all things as he has taught. It seems to me that in some minds the doctrine of justification by faith is becoming an ultra theory, and the it is as easy to make a theory of this as any other tenet. I have received much light and help on this subject theoretically and I trust practically. But I cannot get rid of the idea that the human will must cooperate with the Spirit and grace of God in the regeneration of the sinners; But as I understand Bro. Jones he teaches that there is nothing for us to do, nothing that we can do in matter. I may get a chance to converse with him but he is pretty stubbed to these who question him, Dr. Kellogg has been holding up the idea of good works as the fruits of faith, and it seems to me in a different light than Bro. J. and yet he claims that his views and those of the Dr. are identical. But I know the Dr. thinks there is a difference. Well, I think I see where the truth and is Steps to Christ. And it is summed up in this; We shall be justified by faith, and be judged by work. ‘I do not mention this because there is a controversy arising over is but because as I said I can hard keep up with the preaching in some of its features. Bro. Haskell’s preaching is full of power, and light to me and I think to all. Bro. Prescott speaks with power, and dear Bro. Olsen stands where the Lord can help him in a remarkable way. MMM 237.2

Altogether there is, it seems to me a good spirit prevailing and I have no doubt the occasion will mark an era in our cause. It will I trust be the beginning of a new life in some of our personal experience I have spoken once on Aust. and once in regard to India. Last Sab. P.M. I was with the young people and spoke by invitation. Sun. morning I with the [Selection ends here.] MMM 237.3