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Richard Town

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, September 24, 1867

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. XXX, No. 15

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From Bro. Town.
BRO. SMITH. I would like to say to the brethren scattered abroad that I am encouraged to press my way on through every opposition, that I may with them stand on Mount Zion. I am one of the lonely ones, myself and wife being the only ones in this part of the town that have professed to be Sabbath-keepers until quite recently. There are now three or four more that have commenced keeping it. Some of them appear to be very strong and determined to overcome the world and wear the crown. Others are now investigating with deep interest, and my prayer is, Lord sanctify them through thy truth, for thy word is truth.
We have no preaching here. All the light we have besides the Bible is the Review, and a few little books that I obtained from the office three years ago. The books and papers are nearly worn out, for they have been in constant use.
I feel very thankful for the little light I have on the Health Reform. My health is still improving. I have done a great deal of hard work this summer and have not tasted any kind of meat since last winter.
One of my neighbors has a family of half a dozen children who love the truth and, with their mother, are trying to keep the Sabbath. I hope it will not be long before there will be enough here to have a Bible Class and prayer meetings. I feel that the lonely ones have a great responsibility resting upon them, and I would say to them, Fear God and take courage. Let your light shine, for light hath no fellowship with darkness. The scoffing world cannot hurt you, and think it not strange concerning your fiery trials, for when you are tried you will receive a crown of life. If you lack faith and wisdom, look to the source of all light. If you want to enjoy the smiles of the Saviour, live for it. Our trials are but for a moment; they will soon be over. Soon we shall see the King in his beauty and say, Lo! this is our God, we have waited for him and he will save us.
RICHARD TOWN.
Franklin Co., N. Y.