H. W. LAWRENCE by H. W. Lawrence

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 27, 1856

H. W. LAWRENCE

By H. W. Lawrence

From Bro. Lawrence.

I have just spent sixteen days from home, mostly in new places, and find a number interested to hear and read on those portions of truth not usually presented. Five have ordered the Review. The tears of several were expressive of the effect of truth. Perhaps one dozen families out of five neighborhoods opened their doors for the servants of the Lord, urging us or others to call and more fully present the “present truth.” All the publications that I had were called for.

My heart is encouraged to endure the toils of the way, and lay all upon the Lord’s altar without reserve. The long months of trial and domestic affliction that I have been passing through, are doing a good work for me. I am comforted with the prospect of sharing with the “remnant” as the cause continues to rise, and finally share in the “new song” of triumph that awaits those who “keep the word of his patience” unto the end.

I feel assured that the Lord is leading us in just the way that will both purify and prove us, and at the same time sift out those who do not learn that submission necessary to lead us “into the unity of the faith,” by obedience to the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

It is my prayer that the “word of his (God’s) grace” may govern all that profess to believe in the work of the Third Angel’s Message, that we may gain an eternal inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

H. W. LAWRENCE

Bangor, N. Y.