Memoirs of William Miller - Sylvester Bliss

took place, on our duties and responsibilities. I said
to Bro. Miller, ‘Do you really believe this
doctrine?’
“He replied, ‘Certainly I do, or I would not
preach it.’
“‘What are you doing to spread or diffuse it
through the world?’
“‘I have done, and am still doing, all I can.’
“‘Well, the whole thing is kept in a corner yet.
There is but little knowledge on the subject, after
all you have done. If Christ is to come in a few
years, as you believe, no time should be lost in
giving the church and world warning, in thundertones,
to arouse them to prepare.’
“‘I know it, I know it, Bro. Himes,’ said he;
‘but what can an old farmer do? I was never used
to public speaking: I stand quite alone; and, though
I have labored much, and seen many converted to
God and the truth, yet no one, as yet, seems to
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