“‘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.’