Letters from Wisconsin Readers
Bro. P. Martin writes from Dane, Dane Co., Wis.: As I received the truth in 1844, so I wish to walk in it. When I look back and see the wide difference between then and now, I am astonished at myself, and others. Do we believe that our great High Priest is now judging his people? Then may the Lord help us to realize it, and act accordingly. The Lord I believe will soon come to gather his elect from the four winds. Sister C. M. Tenny writes from Dell Prairie, Feb. 13, 1867: I design to continue the Review, although I may have to make sacrifice of some other comforts to secure that. My family, as well as myself, look forward to its weekly visits with anticipations of a spiritual feast, and have not been once disappointed. I esteem it as one of the best means of grace which we as a people enjoy. It fills the vacancy where we have no preaching; for it certainly fulfills the charge given to Timothy, by preaching the word, being instant in season and out of season, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting with all long-suffering and doctrine. My prayer is, that all who read it may give heed to its reproofs, be encouraged and strengthened by its exhortations, leave error and embrace right doctrine, and thus be enabled to grow in grace and the knowledge of the truth, and be prepared to stand amid the perils of the last days, and to meet the Saviour at his appearing. Sister E. M. Crandall writes from Utica: How my heart has been cheered in reading the communications from the brethren and sisters in the paper! How could we get along without this means of conversing with each other; especially those of us who live so far away from our brethren as not to be able to meet with them without considerable sacrifice! I live about ten miles from the church to which I belong, and cannot, therefore, meet with them very often. But I love my Saviour, and I love God's remnant people, and I feel to praise his holy name that he has in his providence led us into the present truth. What glorious truths have been given to us as a people through the Testimonies! How carefully and humbly we ought to walk before the Lord, for all his loving-kindness to us in restoring the gifts to the church. I am alone, but not lonely. I feel the sweet and soothing Spirit of my Saviour who has said, “I will not leave thee nor forsake thee.” I hope you will all pray for me that I may prove faithful till Jesus comes, that we may all be gathered into his heavenly kingdom.