We are getting out two important works which will be ready in a few days.
THE BIBLE SABBATH.—This work is a careful selection from the publications of the "American Sabbath Tract Society," including their "History of the Sabbath."—61 pages.
THOUGHTS ON THE SABBATH, AND THE PERPETUITY OF THE LAW OF GOD.—This work embraces the articles of Bro. J. N. Andrews, published in the Review and Herald.—32 pages.
The above works can be obtained, at the present, only at this place.
Bro. Hiram Edson writes from Port Gibson, (N. Y.) Feb. 13. "Since I parted with Bro. Holt, I have been South, into Yates and Steuben Counties, where I found a number of precious "jewels;" three or four who will be capable of giving the third angel's message. Bro. J. H. Lockwood and wife, of Wheeler, have the present truth. Bro. L. Lockwood, their eldest son, an interesting young man, who was strong in the truth in 1844, has ever believed the Advent movement was of God, and that the prophetic periods must have ended as proclaimed in '44. The general course of Advent believers since that time in calling the moves in '43 and '44 "a mistake," and their making new calculations on the periods looked inconsistent to him. He finally lost his interest, backslid, gave up his hope, and went into the world; but never denied, nor gave up the truth. He always felt like standing in defence of it when he heard it ridiculed. But when he heard our present position defended and the Advent movement justified, and shown to be a clear fulfillment of prophecy, he believed and received the present truth.
He expressed a desire to accompany me home, and did so. He is gaining strength fast. Last evening, in the beginning of the Holy Sabbath, we had a glorious time of special refreshing from the presence of the Lord. It was a time of victory, complete, perfect and entire. Free and full "Hallelujahs" ascended to God and he was glorified in praise, love and adoration. Bro. L. was greatly blessed."
Bro. Geo. W. Holt writes from Oswego, (N. Y.) Feb. 3: "I have just returned home after an absence of three weeks, in company with Bro. Edson. We found a number of precious souls who were ready to receive the present truth. The interest on this subject is increasing.—Bro. Butler's letter in the "Harbinger," and the inquiries of C. W. S. and the weak note of "C." has done much to open the eyes of the honest seekers after truth. Our opponents are doing more for us than against us. Praise the Lord.
I hope the paper will continue; I think it is doing much good.—While the strife is going on in the "Harbinger" and "Herald," the Lord is opening the way for the message. I never felt more like doing the whole will of God than now. Never did I realize the goodness of God, and his tender love for his people as at the present. The fellowship of the saints is sweet. O, I want to be pure in heart that I may see God, and join the heavenly company that have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
Bro. Bates writes from Guildhall, Vt., Jan. 22: "Bro. Lindsey and self accompanied Bro. Lothrop and family [from Melbourne] to Eaton. The Lord blessed his word to the good of souls there. Edwin Lothrop, wife, two daughters and sister have embraced the present truth, and are rejoicing with the other five that keep the Sabbath there. Opposition raged high; but God gave his children the victory.
At Ascot we held one meeting. I think three decided to keep the Sabbath. At Compton we held two meetings at Bro. John Cramer's. He said he would keep the commandments."
We have received a small tract of 8 pages, entitled—"A letter to the disciples of the Lord, by Roswell F. Cottrell," of Mill Grove, N. Y.—We think it very good, and hope to be able to publish it entire, soon.—He also writes Feb. 9:
"I am old, and have but little of this world's good; but I have a strong desire to see the truth spread abroad in this world. We are not Seventh-day Baptists; but I have taught my children to keep the Sabbath, and those about me here still adhere to my instruction, and the teaching of the Bible on that point."
LETTERS RECEIVED SINCE JAN. 27.—H. S. Case, 2; S. T. Belden; G. W. Holt; J. G. Smith; S. W. Rhodes, 2; F. Wheeler; E. S. Robbins; E. W. Waters; E. Melcher; J. Sellers; N. A. Hollis, 2; H. Edson; S. Howland; I. Camp; David Arnold; E. Harmon; J. B. Sweet, $1; R. F. Cottrell, $1; C. S. Hurlbut, $3; ("For the cause," which we use in publishing the pamphlets;) D. R. Palmer, $20; A. Ross, $10; E. Everts, $3; (being a part of $5, sent to Bro. Nichols for a Chart, and books.)
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