Bro. George W. Parker writes from Chicago, Ill.: I am trying to be an overcomer. The truth shines brighter day by day. As I seek to get nearer to God, to resist the adversary, to be meek and humble, by the blessing of God, I have strength and power to overcome my besetting sins. Since I have heard the messages, God has given me strength to slay my idols—tea, coffee, tobacco, &c. I have some left, however, but these were my pet idols if meat-eating be included. Often before I heard the present truth did I try to wean myself from tobacco, and I as often failed. I praise the Lord that I have had his sustaining power in regulating a perverted appetite. By the help of his Spirit I purpose to progress. Oh! how I love the Testimonies that have led out into such marvelous light. As I read them from time to time in connection with Bible truths, they often cause the silent tear of heart-felt repentance to fall at the discovery of some subtile sin. I then see new beauty in them and know that they are of God. My whole frame has thrilled with joy as I have seen the beauties of the great plan of salvation pointed out as they are in the Testimonies. May God in his mercy keep me strong in the faith—the teachings of which show it to be a purifying faith. Bless the Lord for the progress of truth here in this wicked city. God will yet call out those that will hear the message. Pray for us that we may continue to grow in grace and be obedient to the law and the Testimony.