Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 118, 1906

Sadler, Brother and Sister [W. S.]

St. Helena, California

April 2, 1906

Previously unpublished.

Dear Brother and Sister Sadler:

I have words to speak to you. Gladly would I, if I could, talk with you face to face. I fear that I shall not be as well understood by pen as by voice, but I do hope that you will understand me. I cannot write a long letter, but in a little while I shall write again. I want to hear from you. Where are you, and what do you purpose to do? 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 1

We are living in perilous times. All around us are fulfilling the signs that tell that the end of all things is at hand. How plain is the evidence that there is taking place in our world that which Christ said should take place just before the coming of the Son of man with power and great glory, to take to himself those who have faithfully obeyed God’s law. 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 2

I feel deeply over the condition of apostasy in Battle Creek. I had hoped to see good results from the earnest efforts that at one time you put forth there. I am entreating the Lord to work mightily and to bring unity out of confusion. 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 3

What do you purpose to do? We need workers in many places. The great work of the Lord is to be cut short in righteousness. Many will be called from the plow, from the carpenter’s bench, and from other lines of work to give the message of warning to the world. A loud cry is to be heard throughout the churches. The education that is essential to prepare men and women to become laborers together with God will be given to those who keep the words of Christ. What we need now is to learn of Christ and to obey His statutes and commandments. As we work, we are to learn of the great Teacher. I should not dare to advise any one to learn of the teachers in the medical work at Battle Creek the science that leads to apostasy. 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 4

The Lord Jesus called His first disciples to leave their nets and follow Him. He declared that as they did this He would make them fishers of men. This we may all be, whether men or women. Christ will speak to the souls of His ministers, leading them to lay hold of His work and become fishers of men. The honor and glory of God will have the first place in the hearts of true, humble workers. 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 5

There is much to be done. Souls who have never yet heard the truth for this time will in the future hear and obey. We need you and your wife with your experience just as you are. Will you tell me what you are doing. I am teaching the things that have made me what I am—a Seventh-day Adventist. The Lord Jesus will help every one who will be obedient. “Come unto Me,” He says, “all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” [Matthew 11:28-30.] 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 6

Do not delay to enter the Master’s service. You have been learning in the school of Christ for a long time. Will you not continue to give the bread of life to starving souls? I shall be glad to hear from you. 21LtMs, Lt 118, 1906, par. 7