Interest in the Sabbath at North Brookfield
By Alonzo Abbey
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—We are still striving in this place, to get the victory over every besetment, that we may be enabled to reflect fully the image of our lovely Pattern. When I have a sense of the goodness of God, and think how much he has done to save fallen man from utter destruction, that he should leave that glorious place and come to earth, to suffer and die for rebel man, and when I realize that this was done for me, I feel that I want all the powers of my being to be enlisted in his service, and I want to see others taking hold of the truth, that they may enjoy the same blessings and privileges. Sometimes the way looks rough and thorny, but then I think I have suffered nothing in comparison to the sufferings of the dear Saviour. We had a good refreshing time to-day at our little meeting. There was a goodly number present. The Lord deigns to bless us when we come together, although we feel unworthy, and as though we were unprofitable servants, yet he does encourage us under all our trying circumstances, and we feel determined by the grace of God to go forward, and see the end of the race. There were quite a number from North Brookfield with us to-day who are taking hold of the Advent doctrine understandingly, and there is also an interest awakened there on the subject of the Sabbath, and advent. The signs of the times begin to awaken the people, and there is a cry for help from North Brookfield. Those that were with us to-day say they think there might be good done if some lecturer could come there soon, and give a full course of lectures. The two lectures that you gave at North Brookfield has, with the Review and publications, awakened quite an interest, and now those that have taken hold of the truth call for help. Is there not some efficient laborer that can come this way before long and give a full course of lectures on the Advent movement. If there is please let it be known in the paper when they can come. I feel more than ever like praying that the Lord would send forth more laborers into the harvest; for the harvest is great and the laborers are few. I want also to be in that place where I shall be able to understand the work of the Lord, and be one to help stay up the hands of the messengers of truth. Yours for the truth.
ALONZO ABBEY.
Hubbard's Corners, N. Y., Apr. 8th, 1854.