p. 143 | Extracts of Letters

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Nov 8, 1853

Extracts of Letters.

A SISTER writes from Lincklaen, N. Y., Oct. 1853: 'I have been thinking much of late of the words of the Saviour, in Luke xxi, 33-36: 'And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares; for as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.'

'My heart has been pained while I have looked around me, and seen some who profess the present truth laying up treasures on the earth, instead of obeying the injunction of Christ: 'Sell that ye have and give alms.' Do we realize as we ought the importance of having all on the altar, and denying ourselves of every carnal gratification to advance the cause of truth? If there ever was a people who should be cut loose from the world, be free from pride, and have self all crucified, it is we who are believing the last message of mercy. They expect to see us exert a holy influence, and live like pilgrims and strangers on the earth. Let us be careful lest the honest stumble over our example.

'That the Lord may help us to feel the importance of being in all things like our Master, and, finally, that we may be accounted worthy to stand with him on Mount Zion is my prayer.'

Bro. M. L. Dean writes from Ulysses, Potter Co., Pa., Oct. 23d, 1853:—'The church here has been greatly encouraged and strengthened, the Summer past, by the faithful and efficient labors of Bro. Wm. S. Ingraham. Six, at least, have left the seventh-day Baptist denomination, and are now 'looking for that blessed hope,' and the glorious appearing of the Saviour. Others are searching for the truth. The cause has been gradually gaining here, ever since Brn. Edson and Andrews first came with the third angel's message. 'The Lord has done great things for us whereof we are glad.''

Bro. Frederic H. Corwin writes from West Ogden, Lenawee Co., Mich., Oct. 1853:—'I am situated in the center of the town of Ogden, seven miles from Blissfield, and twelve from Adrian, where I should

be pleased to entertain any ministering brethren who may call on me. But it is not a very promising field of labor. Myself and wife are alone here, endeavoring to keep the commandments.'