Extracts of Letters by Editor

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Apr 18, 1854

Extracts of Letters.

By Editor

BRO. C. L. GILBERT writes from Baraboo Sauk Co. Wis., Apr. 2d, 1854:—"We were believers in the speedy coming of Christ in 1843-4, since which time we have been trying to live consistently with our profession. How nearly we have approached the gospel rule, the Lord must be our judge. We have had a great many trials to pass through since that time; but the Lord has delivered us from them all, and we 'reckon' with Paul 'that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.'

"When we came to this place, there was but one family here with whom we could sympathize in point of doctrine; but the Lord has since raised up quite a goodly number in this vicinity who are striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."

BRO. W. J. LUSK writes from Goodrich, Mich., Apr. 4th, 1854:—"We are still holding on to the truth in this place notwithstanding strong opposition. God is for us and who can be against us."

BRO. JESSE BARROWS writes from Irasburgh, Vt., March 31st, 1854:—"The cause in this place is on the rise. Union seems to prevail through our ranks. Brethren seem to feel the necessity of coming up to their high privilege."

BRO. E. EVERTS writes from New Haven Vt., Mar. 29th, 1854:—"I have been informed, and no doubt correctly, that the Baptists in Addison, on the 19th inst., adjourned their church meeting, and gave their house for the use of Simmons, the noted spiritual speaking medium, to preach or communicate to them from the spirit world. The progress is astonishing to all except those who have the present truth for a shield."