STEPHEN N. & MARY E. HASKELL by Stephen N.; Mary E. Haskell

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Jul 24, 1855

STEPHEN N. & MARY E. HASKELL

By Stephen N.; Mary E. Haskell

From Bro. & Sr. Haskell.

UPON our removal to this place, we most sincerely hoped to have found some who would ere this have united with us in remembering the Sabbath day to keep it holy; but, with the exception of some three or four who are investigating its claims, there is a very strong opposition to this glorious truth. The dragon is indeed wroth, and the people apparently united in 'turning away their ear from hearing the law,' yet all the while unconscious that its penalty is of no less startling a nature than that, 'even his prayer shall be abomination.'

In the good providence of God we were permitted to meet with the dear little band of like precious faith, in Hubbardston, last Sabbath; and while none have deserted this glorious standard, we are happy to say that many of them do indeed feel that 'the Sabbath is a delight.' Two have been added to their number since Bro. Bates was with them last winter, and some two or three others are weighing the evidences for and against; yet all the while the dragon is loudly roaring, and with his threats of vengeance trying to intimidate the flock. But their trust is such in the good Shepherd that they would sooner march to the stake than retrace their steps.

Glory to God, the time is at hand when the test will come, and O may he in his infinite love and mercy grant that we may not any of us be then found wanting.

STEPHEN N. & MARY E. HASKELL

Princeton, July 3d, 1855.