p. 220 | The Cause in Michigan by James White

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

The Cause in Michigan.

By James White

The cause of truth in this State is onward. All the real friends, and tried stand-bys of the cause are firm. All they require is to be fully satisfied that the cause needs their means, and they are ready to help. They make no other calculation than to see the wide and mighty spread of Bible truth. It is to be feared that the work of their accusers has drawn the mind somewhat from the mark of the prize, and that there has been with some a decrease of spirituality. May the Lord help his people to look up to the Sanctuary for strength and life, and while gazing there loose sight of the folly and confusion of their enemies.

We were disappointed in finding the friends of disorder in this State so far advanced. F. Bezzo and wife have left the Sabbath. I. Wyman, in his Westward course, has moved twice since he was settled in the State about six months since; first to Jackson, and then to Grand Rapids. His old friends in the cause of disorder have lost confidence in him, and caution those under his influence to beware of him. So it will be seen that he is disposed of, and that we are freed from the unpleasant work of further exposing him.

The way is opening before the brethren in all directions. With one Tent they cannot fill all the present calls for meetings the coming Summer, and the Brn. feel like taking hold of the work anew. It will be seen that the scourges of false brethren are among their greatest blessings. In these trials they learn profitable lessons. They are calculated to establish and consolidate a deep-rooted church.

Jackson, Apr. 26th, 1855. JAMES WHITE.