To the Saints scattered abroad.
By Henry Lyon
I have felt it my duty to address a few lines to my dear brethren of like precious faith. In view of the great event just before us, and our duty to our God, and to our fellow-men, I think we do not fully realize the time in which we live. As the last message of mercy is now being given to poor fallen man can we be idle spectators? How great is our responsibility in view of what God has given us as stewards here. This message of mercy must be presented to every honest soul that will listen to it. How must it be done? Through the press and the instrumentality of God's servants in proclaiming it. Have we not a part to act in this great labor of love to our fellow-men? Yes, verily. While it is their duty to publish to the world through the press and otherwise these great truths, it is our duty to sustain them by the means that God has given us. O let us consecrate ourselves, with all we have, to God. Lay all upon the altar, and seek duty from God, by earnest prayer and supplication, and he will make duty known to us. If the work of God is hindered for the want of proper means, on whom will the sin rest? Think of this, my dear brethren. It will take all to purchase the field. In a short time, our property will be useless. I see by the last Review that there is a deficiency of $165.28, in the receipts. Let us act well our part in sustaining the press and the messengers. The watchmen will soon leave the walls of Zion; then what a consolation to look back and see that we have done our duty in sustaining the cause of God. Your brother in Christ, still waiting for the consummation of our blessed hope.
HENRY LYON. Plymouth, Mich., Nov. 20th, 1853.