Standing Firm in Sabbath Truth
By Martin Brown
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I am still striving to keep the Sabbath holy. I am the only one in our family; and all that are any where near me, are against me; but by the help of Him who is ready and willing to help his people, I will stand the test. I want the prayers of God's people, that I may increase in faith and in the knowledge of the truth. July 15th and 16th, we had two very good meetings on Sabbath and First-day. Bro. Waggoner was our preacher. One sister went forward in the solemn duty of baptism. Myself and three others are all that there are in this town trying to keep the Sabbath and all the commandments. I see not much hopes of any more of this town; but all who have commenced, hold out. I grow stronger every day; and the more I read and the more they say to me, the greater is my faith. A man told me yesterday that he would complain of the first one that he saw breaking the first day of the week, or Sunday. But let him complain. They may put me in jail if they please; it is all evidence for me. No day passes but what I am opposed in some way. O that we could hear the truth preached every Sabbath. But we live in hope of better times. Yours in hope, MARTIN BROWN. Granville, July 26th, 1854.