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Rejoicing Among the Little Flock

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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · May 26, 1853

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 4, No. 1.

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Rejoicing Among the Little Flock

By J. Hamilton

From Bro. Hamilton.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—We are commanded to speak often one to another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. Since I wrote to you last, dear brethren and sisters, through the Review, we have had great occasion of rejoicing among the little flock in this place; for the Lord, in great mercy has visited us, and added to our little number such as I trust, will be saved.
About four weeks since, Bro. I. Giddings and companion, moved to this place, and greatly encouraged our hearts; for they were rejoicing in the present truth, and Bro. Giddings much engaged in teaching it to others. The holy Spirit rested down upon us, and one was reclaimed from those that oppose the keeping of the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, by the power of truth, and the Spirit of God.
The last of April, Bro. Loughborough came, according to appointment, and preached the Word to us, Sabbath and First-day. The blessing of the Lord rested upon his labors, while the position of the remnant was set forth with clearness. The Spirit applied the truth to the heart, and some gained strength to confess before those that had opposed them and hindered their progress, that they felt the most happy with this people, and that the truth looked more plain than ever before, and that they were resolved to keep the Sabbath.
O, dear brethren, there is a balm in Gilead—there is a God that heareth prayer; for while one of our number who was convinced of the truth of our position, was held back from acknowledging it, by the power of the enemy, God gave a Spirit of prayer to his children, and victory turned on Zion's side, and Satan's hold was broken, and our Son, Willoughby was brought into the liberty of the gospel. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name; for our youngest son was much affected by this season of prayer, and expressed a desire to keep all the commandments, and go with us to the kingdom.
May the Lord enable us all to live humble, watchful and prayerful, that no man may take our crown, is my prayer, J. HAMILTON. Fredonia, N. Y., May 15th, 1853.