To the Saints Scattered Abroad
By Raymond F. Cottrell
TO THE SAINTS SCATTERED ABROAD :—Redemption is drawing near. The work of the Lord has moved forward, during the past year, altogether beyond our most sanguine expectations. This gives us reason to think that He will make a short work upon the earth. And it is my great desire to get ready for the kingdom; and to be found in the way of my duty. I want to be willing to do the will of our Father in heaven. And it is my heart's desire, and prayer to God, that I may have the guidance of the Spirit of truth. It is my earnest desire, that I may be willing to suffer with Jesus, the little time which is allotted us, in this state of trial, so that I may share a part with those, who, through much tribulation, enter the kingdom. We have no cause to grow weary or faint in our minds, but much to encourage us to renewed efforts in the cause of truth. We may be assured that the hand of the Lord is set to the work of restoring his down-trodden truth, and of gathering the remnant of his people; and the work will go on, till a people are prepared for translation, at the revelation of Jesus Christ. The 144,000 will stand with the Lamb on Mount Zion; for the word cannot fail. Let us then hold fast, that no man take our crown. Let us keep all that we have and are, on the altar of the Lord, ready whenever His cause shall demand the sacrifice. This I mean to do by divine assistance. Yours in the blessed hope, R. F. COTTRELL. Mill Grove, N. Y., Jan. 1853.