Extracts of Letters by Editor

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · May 1, 1855

Extracts of Letters.

By Editor

Sister B. Strout writes from Bradford, Apr. 19th, 1855:—"I praise God for the privilege I enjoy of hearing from the little remnant that are endeavoring to do the will of God, for my confidence is strong in the Lord and his promises.

"I believe that we are now in the patient waiting time, and my prayer is that I may keep all the commandments of the Father and the faith of his Son Jesus; for I believe we are now about entering the time of trouble spoken of by the prophets. The saints will need the shield of the living God to enable them to stand in the day of the Lord. I believe the time is very near when the lamb-like beast shall speak like a dragon and exercise all the power of the first beast. Let us watch and pray always that we may be accounted worthy to escape all the things that are coming on the earth and to stand before the Son of man."

Bro. S. O. Hitchcock writes from Savoy, Mass., Apr. 11th, 1855:—"It is truly encouraging and strengthening to read the doctrinal and admonitory pieces in the Review, as likewise the warm-hearted epistles from brethren and sisters of like precious faith. As time speeds its course, the wrath of the dragon through his agents appears more conspicuous; not only against the little remnant, but against the word of God. Truly we are living in perilous times. Pray for me that my faith fail not; nor my love wax cold. O for wisdom to trust in God, understand his word, keep all of his commandments, that we may abide in the day of his coming."

Bro. J. W. West writes from Madison Co., N. Y., Apr. 25th, 1855:—"Let us all begin to trim our lamps that they may give a clearer light to the world, and let us be more than ever determined to fight against receiving the mark of the beast. By the signs of the times and the present state of the world, we see that the work of our high priest will soon be finished. It makes my heart rejoice to think and know that our redemption draweth nigh.

"I am surrounded with enemies of God's holy Sabbath on every side, and accused of embracing Millerism and heresy: but none of these things can drive me from the cross; for we are not of them that draw back, for in such God says he has no pleasure."

Bro. E. Harris writes from Vernon Vt., Mar., 1855:—"I feel that the cause demands a weekly address from the Office. Think what spirit dwells within us. The day is fast approaching in which the gold and silver that is now idolized will be cast to the moles and to the bats, and nothing but the righteousness of the saints will clothe us then. I fully concur with the plan in Review No. 25. I can see no better way than for those of each town who feel disposed of their own free will to get together and give as the Lord hath prospered them, and thus make up the residue. Dear brethren, it is high time that we were awake to the cause of God and be consecrated wholly to the will and worship of our God."

Bro. J. Newton writes from Hardwick, Vt., Apr. 20th, 1855:—"As it appears very evident from the holy Scriptures that we are living near the end of time, I would say with the Apostle, What manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness. As we see Satan working mightily with a strong hand, and the nations going fast to destruction, may we, brethren, be more engaged in God's service, keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."

Bro. H. Bingham writes from Morristown, Vt., April, 1855:—"Our little churches are striving to weather the storm and gain the long sought haven of rest. The faithful expect deliverance soon; so they try in the name of the Lord to free themselves of evil men and seducers and hold the truth in righteousness: knowing that it will soon bear away the victory, and carry the 144000 to their everlasting reward. We are also cheered occasionally with some new ones embracing the last sealing, sanctifying truth. May the Lord give power to the third angel's warning voice and hasten the day of redemption."

Bro. E. Sanford writes from Greenvale, Ill., Apr. 22d, 1855:—"One year ago last Feb. myself and companion became convinced that the law of God was binding on us as Christians, and commenced keeping the fourth commandment with the rest; and a number of my family have embraced the truth and others are willing to keep the Sabbath.

"The plan that you suggested for the Review is one that suits me well."

Sister S. M. Swan writes from Orwell, Ohio:—"We should be very glad to have any of the brethren who may visit Ohio call and hold meetings with us. I do not know of any Sabbath-keepers in this part of the State, except myself and husband. We are trying to do what little we can by circulating tracts. We find none who seem willing to investigate, and I think that good might be done if some one of the preaching brethren could come this way and present the truth."