p. 79 | AN OLD SOLDIER by An Old Soldier

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Oct 17, 1854

AN OLD SOLDIER

By An Old Soldier

From An Old Soldier.

BELOVED BRO. WHITE:—Believe me when I tell you that the Review, which you have so kindly sent to a poor pilgrim, has been a welcome messenger, as I have lived here three years alone, despised by professors, hated by the world, and shunned by my neighbors. I have been a lone man for twenty years, although I have been a Sabbath-keeper for more than thirty. I have differed in some points from all the churches, and have felt many times as though I wanted christian fellowship; but one cried, Lo here! and another, Lo there! and the Book that I read, says, Go not after them.

I see by the paper that there are many brethren scattered abroad. I read their letters and often the tear runs down the furrowed cheek. I think I know how to feel with them.

I would say to the dear lambs of Jesus, Fear not, wait a little while, and you will come off conquerors. I wish the brethren would write often.

AN OLD SOLDIER

Dane Co., Wis., Oct., 1854.