DEAR BRO. WHITE :—When I think of the goodness of God to me, I am led to exclaim, How boundless his goodness, and his mercy to me, in bringing me to an understanding of the third angel's message ! The Review comes to me, a welcome messenger. The truths therein contained, inspire in me an anxious desire that those around me may hear the same important truths that I have heard ; but how shall they hear, unless some of the brethren, comply with the urgent requests made to them from time to time ? My earnest prayer is that some of the messengers may yet see the way open for them to come to this community, to present the present truth to the people, and endeavor to beseech them to become reconciled to God.
I am very glad to meet occasionally with those that keep the commandments of God, although we have to go twelve miles to do so. It rejoices my heart to hear of the spread of truth in many places.
I hope soon to have an abundant entrance through the gates into the city of the living God, where I may meet all the dear saints, and unite with them in praise forever.
Your brother looking for the coming of the Lord.
JNO. P. RATHBUN.
Burns, Shiawassee Co., Mich., Aug. 4th, 1854.