An Invitation to Preach the Truth
By Samuel Treat
BRO. SMITH: I am still interested in the great salvation, and that, also, which pertains to the present truth. And although I am surrounded with a variety of religionists, and frequently hear of powerful reformations in the surrounding country, yet the heart-stirring communications and letters from the dear brethren and sisters, weekly read in the Review, are the most interesting to me. Still I must acknowledge that I do not live in the full enjoyment of the present truth. O, I long to be more like my divine Master, and have my life hid with Christ in God, so that when he who is my life shall appear, I may appear with him in glory. I do long to see and hear some of the dear heralds of the cross, and have them show me the straitness of the way, and the importance of walking in it, in more glowing colors than I in my weakness can paint it out to myself. And here I would extend an invitation to some of God's faithful ministers to come and preach the word of life to us. I know of two families that are anxious to hear. They are unconverted persons, but they have more than once asked, "Why do not some of your preachers come here? I would go miles to hear them, for I believe they are the nearest to the truth." Brethren and sisters, be faithful, and be of good courage. Our faith and faithfulness is being tested; but if we endure to the end, we may with Paul say, "There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." Yours in love.
SAMUEL TREAT.