EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 2, 1878

EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS.

Bro. James. A. Parmelee, of Park Co., Colorado, writes as follows:—

I have been mailing tracts and old copies of the REVIEW to all whose addresses I could find. I began in September. Here is an extract from one of the letters that I received from an old man who never heard of the third angel’s message until I sent him “Thoughts on Daniel” and the REVIEW. See what he says:—

“There can be no doubt but the seventh day of the week was the Sabbath of the Lord till Jesus died on the cross; and after looking at those eight scriptures which refer to the first day of the week, I find them sadly wanting in the essential elements which it takes to make a true Sabbath of the Lord. Hence I find no command calling on me to observe it as a holy day. You will now ask me whether I have taken my stand on the old Sabbath. I candidly say, Not yet. It looks plain; but as yet I have some lingering doubts, and wish to investigate still further before I commit myself; for it is a serious matter out of which must come the issues of life or death.”

Will not the people of God pray for this precious soul, that he may soon see the whole truth and accept it, and also for us here in Colorado, that God may help us?

From Madison, Madison Co., Neb., Bro. S. Arnold writes:—

I inclose $2.00, for which send me the REVIEW, which I cannot get along without. I brought some tracts with me when I came here; these I have distributed among the people, and some are anxious for more. One man and his wife are keeping the Sabbath. I think there is an opening here, if any of our preachers could be spared. If any of our brethren should come this way, please inquire for me, and make my house your home.