Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 186, 1908

Stafford, M. G.

Melrose, California

June 13, 1908

Previously unpublished. +^Note

Mr. M. G. Stafford

Dear Sir:

I have carefully read your three-page letter, dated June 11, 1908, in which you write: 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 1

“I was shown by the Comforter that I was manifestly declared to be the Son of God, one with Jesus, and the Father.” 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 2

“And that probation would end next March the 20th, and that we will have till the tenth of March to get out of the cities; and as it was when Nineveh was about to be destroyed, they had to get down in sackcloth and ashes to save the city, so now to save ourselves we must put on the poor man’s uniform suit of blue drilling clothes.” 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 3

“The dress must be plain, and no coat for women, a plain apron, no hat, hair combed down plain, a shawl for covering on shoulders or head. Men must put off fine shirts, cuffs, and collars, quit shaving, and not cut the hair off.” 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 4

This with the other portions of your letter in explanation of the above, I have read; and this is my answer to you: 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 5

Truly I say unto you, Your message is not in harmony with wisdom or truth. This burden you are carrying is not from the Lord, but is the result of weariness and weakness of mind. I advise you to lay down this burden, and to take counsel from your friends as to what you shall do to preserve your health, and to use what strength you have in the wisest manner. 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 6

There is a solemn message regarding the coming of the Lord to be given to many thousands of people who have not yet heard it. Therefore the time is not yet so near as you suppose. 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 7

You have requested to see me, but my time and strength are needed otherwise, and I do not wish to see you. 23LtMs, Lt 186, 1908, par. 8