Out of the storehouse of truth, we are to bring forth “things new and old” (Matthew 13:52). And so we present this important collection of sermons, books, letters, poems, and articles, from one of the foremost early Advent ministers, Charles Fitch.
His life and works are particularly important for many reasons:
- He was in the top tier of Advent ministers, and also known and respected in the religious world of his time.
- His spirit of openness to accept new truths as they quickly unfolded marked him especially as a man whom the Spirit of God could lead “into all truth.”
- He led out in a number of significant milestones: the Second Angel’s message, and the 1843 Prophetic Chart.
- His emphasis on holiness was unique among the Millerite leaders, and foreshadowed the ministry of Waggoner and Jones.
- He was one of the few early Advent ministers whom Ellen White mentions as being in heaven, in her first vision.
For all these reasons, and more, his work stands forth for our contemplation. It is as if the Spirit of God were calling, “Here is a man who followed Me faithfully; consider his ways, and be wise.” This work will give you a front row seat in the development of the early Advent message, and a new appreciation of the spiritual power that was in that movement.
Contents (only the major articles)
- A Brief Biography
- View of Holliston: A Century Sermon
- An Address: The Constitution and Slavery
- Slave Holding Weighed in the Balance of Truth
- Views of Sanctification
- Letter to the Newark Presbytery
- Reasons for Withdrawing from the Newark Presbytery
- The Power of the Gospel
- Letter to Rev. J. Litch, on the Second Coming of Christ
- A Wonderful and Horrible Thing
- The Glory of God in the Earth
- Come Out of Her, My People
- Immortality
- Sermon: They Knew Not the Time
I have only included some of the longer works in this Contents list. There are also many Letters, Reports, Poems, a color copy of the 1843 Chart, and much more. 602p
