EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 8, 1877

EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS.

A very interesting letter from Bro. Jesse Woods, of Indiana, states that while on a visit to Virginia on account of poor health about a year ago, two Adventist ministers came into the neighborhood, and commenced a course of Bible lectures. Notwithstanding he had become quite disgusted with denominations and creeds, he went to hear Elds. Lane and Corliss, and became convinced.

On returning to Indiana, he resumed his employment as clerk in a store, and continued to resist his convictions for over two months, when he finally resolved to obey God. His employer told him that if he left the store on Saturday, he should have to dismiss him entirely. Says Bro. W., “I told him I would obey God rather than man if I starved in the attempt. I went home and kept the Sabbath of the Bible, and have kept it ever since, and still retain my position. I gave up the use of tobacco, tea and coffee; and I feel like a new man. I am convinced it was the filthy smoking that caused me so much sickness. “My wife and I are the only Sabbath-keepers in this place, but we walk three miles to—— every Sabbath, where there is a faithful company brought out by Bro. Bartlett this winter. I feel to praise the Lord for the light; and I pray that I may keep humble and be faithful.”