Extract of Letters

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Dec 13, 1853

Extract of Letters.

BRO. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH writes from Milan, O., Dec. 1st, 1853: “I am about to leave this place to go to Clarksfield, some sixteen miles from this place, where some embraced the Sabbath under Bro. Bates’ labors. There is still an interest in that vicinity to hear the truth. Our meetings in Gaytown closed up last night. There has been a good interest manifested by a few. One has decided to keep the Sabbath.

“We are not without our trials; but they are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed. We feel encouraged to press on; for the prize will soon be given. The Lord is on the side of the commandment-keepers, and will bring them off victorious.”

BRO. E. GOODWIN writes from Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 4th, 1853:—“We are striving to overcome by the word of our testimony, and the blood of the Lamb, and to enter into life, keeping the commandments.—There are a few in this place who are willing to make a covenant with God by sacrifice, that they may be gathered together unto him when he comes. See Ps. 1, 5. We have been blessed and comforted by the visit of Bro. Bates; also of Bro. Hutchins, who held one evening meeting only with us. We had a sweet, heavenly time, and it had a good affect upon those that were in to hear. Several are convinced that we have the truth; but whether they will get strength enough to come out decidedly, the future will tell. I think if some one or two competent lecturers would come here and hold a series of meetings, much good might be done.”