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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Jul 8, 1852

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 3, No. 5.

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BRO. L. Martin writes from Bennington, N. H., June 17th, 1852:—"There are a few here who I trust are mindful of the heavenly country. We remember from whence we came, and have no desire to go back. The paper to us is a welcome messenger. We love the truth. We remember the first and second angel's messages, and we do feel to praise the Lord for the third.
"We are poor as to this world. We own no house or land here; but we hope through the grace of God to share in the glories of the New Earth."
BRO. C. W. Sperry writes from Panton, Vt., June 17th, 1852:—"It is a time of trial and temptation with me. When I look into the gospel glass, and behold the narrowness of the way, and then see how distant I am from it, I feel to fear that after a promise is left me, I shall come short of it.
"When I read such declarations as this: If ye abide in me, ye ought also so to walk even as he [Christ] walked, I tremble at the word. I see it is evident that I do not, because the fruits are not manifest. How shall we that are dead to sin live any longer therein. I long to see the body fitly framed together unto the measure and stature of the fullness of Christ. Nothing but pure motives should actuate us, always speaking the truth in love; not combat any one for the sake of gaining an ascendancy over our opponent, but for the truth's sake. If we have all knowledge faith, &c., and not love, it will profit us nothing. It is not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord. If we have a good theory, and yet luke-warm, it will not profit us.
"I feel that the Gospel in the last end of this dispensation ought to be powerful, and will be if the church walk out on their faith.
"When I look at the weapons of flint and steel wielded by the wicked, slaying thousands, and look at the the spiritual weapons wielded by God's people, which are sharper than any two-edged sword, dividing asunder, and discerning the intents of the heart, why, I must conclude that this is not so, or there are but few that have got the armor on. But the Lord will have a seed to serve him.
"We are glad to receive the paper containing so many thrilling testimonies. It seems as though we needed such a paper every day to keep our minds stirred up to the truth.
"Bro. Wyman and myself had a good season a short time since, in visiting the brethren in the vicinity of Saratoga. We had a good meeting at Bro. Cushman's.
"We called at Glenns Falls, and had an interesting time with Brn. Z. Curtis and Joel Grandy. Bro. Curtis saw the truth of the third angel's message.—He did not see clearly the force of the Sabbath. We left him in the morning, full of tears. He would like the paper, also Bro. Grandy, whose mind was considerably awakened to the subject."
BRO. A. H. Robinson writes from Sandy Creek, N. Y., June 27th, 1852:—"I feel glad of this opportunity to write a few lines to you, and to praise the Lord for his goodness in showing me his truth, and that I am accounted worthy to be numbered with his children. I feel strong in the Lord.
"Yesterday I met with the brethren at Bro. Miles,' and the Lord met with us by his blessed Spirit, and we were made to rejoice in God. We were blest with the company of Bro. and Sr. Byington who embraced the present truth about five weeks since, under the labors of Bro. Holt and Edson, and they were strong in the truth.
"The Lord is at work in this part of his vineyard. One Sister, yesterday, confessed the truth of the Sabbath. Others are favorable."