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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Aug 15, 1854

Extracts of Letters.

By Editor

BRO. M. L. Dean writes from Ulysses Pa. Aug. 1st 1854:—"The brethren here are all interested in reading the paper. The cause is prospering in this region. There seems to be a large field here ready for the harvest. Bro. Ingraham is doing what he can, but cannot supply the wants of the people."

Bro. Luman Carpenter writes from Oswego, Aug. 3d 1854:—"I feel that the paper is a welcome messenger. It is cheering to hear from the brethren and sisters from all parts of the field. May the Lord speed the paper, and the messengers; for the harvest is fully ripe. I feel that union in the work of the Lord must prevail. Truth is strong and mighty. The Saviour says, Thy word is truth. The commandments of God and the faith of Jesus is the word by which God is purifying to himself a peculiar people. My prayer is, that I may receive benefit from its teachings, that I may be thoroughly furnished unto all good works. I am trying to do my whole duty. I want to be ready for the coming of the Lord, and his kingdom. I want a place there. Though I am unworthy and unprofitable, I hope through the merits of the Lamb of God to overcome, and so be forever with the Lord."

Bro. Samuel Warner writes from Providence, R. I., Aug. 1st 1854:—"Blessed be God's holy name for his mercy to me in giving me to see and feel that it is a duty and pleasure to keep his commandments with the faith of Jesus. I do humbly pray for strength to resist all worldly influences, and to overcome all my sinful propensities and be completely reconciled to my God through Jesus Christ my righteousness, and wait with patience for his coming and kingdom. I tender my love to all brethren and sisters, who love the Lord, keep his commandments, and look with a lively faith for his soon coming; and I humbly trust that I may make one of the number who will be saved by grace and faith in his holy teachings."