p. 143 | PHILANDER C. BYAM by Philander C. Byam

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · May 23, 1854

PHILANDER C. BYAM

By Philander C. Byam

From Bro. Byam.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is with great pleasure that I inform you that I read the Review with pleasure and rejoice that I am counted worthy to suffer for the truth's sake. The enemies of truth are rising around us, who say that the Old Testament is done away and is no longer binding on us. In this way they think to get rid of the fourth commandment. May God have mercy on them, and save them from such a fatal delusion. There are some however who are striving to keep all the commandments, and the testimony of Jesus Christ. There are others who are opening their eyes to the present truth.

I cannot express my gratitude to God for his loving kindness toward his waiting children. Among those who have embraced the truth, is my companion; you recollect that she had embraced the Sabbath, but had not embraced the Advent faith. She is now rejoicing in the belief of Christ's soon coming, and is waiting for an opportunity to receive the ordinance of baptism. I cannot express my feelings when I see some like Paul, embracing the faith they once destroyed. There are others in this vicinity who I trust are listening with the deepest interest. We are talking of having a grove-meeting near brother Dean's where I trust much good may be done in the name of the Lord.

There are some who are looking at the subject of the Sanctuary, and I hope and pray that it may result in their conversion to the truth. They express a desire to read the Review.

Your brother, looking for the Lord.

PHILANDER C. BYAM

Ulysses, Pa., May 1st 1854.