Extracts of Letters by Editor

Publishing Committee · Saratoga Springs, N. Y. · Feb 3, 1852

Extracts of Letters.

By Editor

Bro. E. S. Eastman writes from Hatley, (C. E.), Jan. 12th, 1852:—I feel it my duty to acknowledge my gratitude for the paper, which comes as a messenger of mercy to enlighten my dark understanding in the truths of the Bible.

I thank the Lord that I ever heard the third angel's message. It has supplied a void since '44 that nothing else could fill.

I feel like a pilgrim and stranger in this vale of tears. But I seek a city that has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

No foot of land do I possess, No cottage in this wilderness— A poor wayfaring man. I stop awhile in tents below, And gladly wander to and fro, Till I enjoy my rest.

I feel willing to do all I can in the cause of the Lord and his truth. O, that we may all be looking and loving his appearing, and confess our errors, and have them blotted out, when the refreshing from the presence of the Lord shall come.

Bro. J. Alden writes from Bath, (N. Y.), Jan. 15th, 1852:—We were disappointed in not seeing you at the conference here, yet the Lord was with us, and the dear brethren and sisters returned home rejoicing in the blessed hope of soon meeting in the kingdom. Some came on foot seventy and ninety miles to attend.

Bro. Baker faithfully set before us the promises and threatenings connected with the present truth, in the clearest light, and good has been done in the name of Jesus.

The truth seems to carry conviction to the minds of almost all who have heard.

I do believe the Lord will here gather some precious jewels for the "second casket."

Bro. G. W. Holt writes from Dorchester, (Mass.), Jan. 21st, 1852:—The interest in the present truth is increasing. We have no reason to be discouraged, for the Lord is with us in power. Although we meet with trials, disappointments, and seeming difficulties, yet the Lord is at work, and his truth is advancing, and is surely destined to triumph.

I feel like pressing forward with all my might, and doing what I can in this glorious cause, that I may do the will of God in all things,

A Sister writes from Montpelier, (Vt.), Jan. 22nd, 1852:—That precious promise, that I may have right to the tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city, is very dear to me, while striving to do his commandments. I am thankful for the light that now shines upon his holy word. The jewels are shining brighter and brighter, and some are coming up, that have until recently been buried beneath the rubbish, O, magnify the Lord, and let us exalt his name together.

I want to make thorough work for eternity, for I believe that time is near, when Jesus will have finished his work, and the servants of God will all be sealed; then he that is filthy must be filthy still.

O, let us pray earnestly to God, and trust in him, and he will direct our path. Yes, praise his name he will never leave us to our own understanding, as long as we are willing to be taught of him.

O, my heart is enraptured with the vision, and I long to share with all the saints and holy angels the joys of paradise.