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The European Union in Prophecy
18. An American Reformer
An upright, honest-hearted farmer, who had been led to doubt the divine
authority of the Scriptures, yet who sincerely desired to know the truth, was the man
specially chosen of God to lead out in the proclamation of Christ's second coming. Like
many other reformers, William Miller had in early life battled with poverty and had
thus learned the great lessons of energy and self-denial. The members of the family
from which he sprang were characterized by an independent, liberty-loving spirit, by
capability of endurance, and ardent patriotism--traits which were also prominent in
his character. His father was a captain in the army of the Revolution, and to the
sacrifices which he made in the struggles and sufferings of that stormy period may be
traced the straitened circumstances of Miller's early life.
He had a sound physical constitution, and even in childhood gave evidence of
more than ordinary intellectual strength. As he grew older, this became more marked.
His mind was active and well developed, and he had a keen thirst for knowledge.
Though he did not enjoy the advantages of a collegiate education, his love of study
and a habit of careful thought and close criticism rendered him a man of sound
judgment and comprehensive views.