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which we might otherwise have had, and lead the wearers of hoops to
justify their course. We must dress modestly, without the least regard
to the hoop fashion.
There is a medium position in these things. O that we all might
wisely find that position and keep it. In this solemn time let us all
search our own hearts, repent of our sins, and humble ourselves before
God. The work is between God and our own souls. It is an individual
work, and all will have enough to do without criticizing the dress,
actions, and motives of their brethren and sisters. “Seek ye the Lord,
all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought His judgments; seek
righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day
of the Lord’s anger.”
Zephaniah 2:3
. Here is our work. It is not
sinners who are here addressed, but all the meek of the earth, who
have wrought His judgments, or kept His commandments. There is
work for everyone, and if all will obey we shall see sweet union in the
ranks of Sabbathkeepers.