The Present Truth in Canada West
By Sarah Henley
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The Review and Herald is to me a welcome messenger. I am very thankful the Lord has put it into the hearts of his servants to publish a paper to help us instruct our children in keeping the commandments of God. As we live where we cannot have the privilege of meeting with those of like precious faith for weeks together, the papers are very acceptable and encouraging. When we look at the professed Advent church with which we have been associated, and see how cold and formal they have become since they have taken such a decided stand against the Sabbath, we are led to exclaim as did David, "how are the mighty fallen."—O, that they would consider that in resisting the fourth commandment, they are fighting against God. I feel truly thankful to our Heavenly Father that he has led me to receive the present truth. When I heard the first angel's message I began to search the word of the Lord for myself, and in so doing I was led to believe the Advent doctrine, as then proclaimed. And as there is now such a perfect harmony in our past and present experience I must conclude that the past movement, and present work is of the Lord, and that no weapon formed against it can prosper. Should any of the brethren feel it duty to come to Canada West, we shall be very glad to receive them. It is the united desire of those I have seen, to have some one come, bringing the present truth. Yours in hope of immortality at the appearing of Jesus,
SARAH HENLEY.
Brooklyn, C. W., Sept. 5th, 1852.