The Work of the Lord by William Harris

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

The Work of the Lord

By William Harris

From Bro. Harris.

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I write a few lines to let yon and the saints scattered abroad know how I get along. I have just been reading the Review, and found so much food that my soul is full. I don't know how to express my feelings of gratitude. The spirit of 1843, begins to arise in my breast. The commandments are shining so brilliantly; and God's claims are so just, that I feel like exclaiming with David of old, "O how love I thy law." I will praise the Lord for what he has done for me.

When I hear the Macedonian cry come from the South, North, East and West for help, and then see there is a willingness to hear the word of God, and after hearing to obey, I am led to say this is the work of the Lord.

O, my prayer is, Lord increase the work until the message shall go with a loud voice, and the saints all be engaged, proclaiming "the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God."

I hear the cheering news of my brother and sister and their son-in-law embracing the whole truth. O, I feel to praise the Lord. By the grace of God I am determined to press my way on until I reach the city.

Yours in love, WM. HARRIS. Port Byron, N. Y., 1853.