JESSE BARROWS by Jesse Barrows

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 24, 1857

JESSE BARROWS

By Jesse Barrows

From Bro. Barrows.

BRO. SMITH: I wish to say that the Review comes laden with rich treasures for the scattered flock. It rejoices my heart to hear from the remnant. While reading the rich epistles that come weekly from the dear brethren and sisters, I feel to say, Go on, hold on a little longer, for he that shall come will come and will not tarry. Now is the time for the just to live by faith. The faithful and true Witness says, “I know thy works.” I am thankful that I feel some of the rebuke and chastening. I mean to be zealous and repent, and strive to get all the rubbish away from the door of my heart, so that I can welcome the Saviour in, that I may sup with him and he with me. The church in this place, most of them, are striving to come up out of their lukewarm state, so as to make their calling and election sure; while to some the way seems so strait, they are turning back to the world. I fear some others will take their crowns. O what a solemn time we are living in. The enemy is watching every unguarded heart, to turn all he can from the truth. I am glad there are a few that have this truth so deep in their hearts that Satan and all his forces cannot get it away from them. Thank the Lord for the truth that makes us free. I believe the church is coming up never to fall again.

Yours hoping to meet in the kingdom.

JESSE BARROWS

Irasburgh, Vt., Dec. 8th, 1857.