p. 199 | LETTERS by C. B. Preston

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 11, 1858

LETTERS.

By C. B. Preston

"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another."

From Bro. Preston.

BRO. SMITH: I noticed in the last Review a letter from Bro. Wheeler, stating something of his labors in our place, and that one had decided to keep the Sabbath. Well, it was blessed to see one decide to keep all the commandments of God and stand alone; but this dear sister was not long to stand alone: her husband, and four other heads of families have embraced the Sabbath since Bro. Wheeler left. It appears that these dear souls were starving for the truth, and had been crying to the Lord to send them the light. It has come, and they seem to rejoice greatly in the light. We also feel to rejoice for what the Lord has done in this dark place. We thank the Lord that he permitted Bro. and Sr. Wheeler to visit us and labor for us and this dear people. I think the Lord has other jewels yet in this place. Be encouraged, dear lonely pilgrims.

We have been here in this dark place four years and many have been our tears, and prayers, and groanings before the Lord that he would raise up some, even one, to go with us. Thank his dear, precious name, he has seen our tears, heard our prayers, and raised up more than one to journey with us to mount Zion.

We were greatly blessed in attending a late conference, and once more meeting with Bro. and Sr. White, and Brn. Loughborough and Wheeler. O, the blessed privilege of meeting and mingling our tears, prayers and testimonies with God's remnant people. The strong, truthful testimony from those precious of the earth did us good. We are encouraged. We know this is God's cause, and will triumph.

Your brother trying to please the Lord, C. B. PRESTON.

Glenmore, N. Y., Oct. 28th, 1858.

P. S. Could not Bro. A. Ross, or Bro. Arnold, or Bro. Chase, from Jefferson Co., visit us and receive a blessing by watering others that are thirsty. C. B. P.