A Lonesome Sabbath Keeper in the West
By James White
The following letter came without the writer's name. We will send the REVIEW and INSTRUCTOR if some one will give us the writer's name and address. J. W. Dear Brother and Sister White:—I write you a few lines to let you know that I am striving to keep the law of God, here in the Western Country all alone. I have been here a year and a half, and have not seen a Sabbath-keeper since I have been here. I feel very lonesome, but my lot has been cast here, and I will trust in God that he will keep me from the snares of the world. I feel thankful that I have the privilege of keeping the Sabbath—you understand some of the trials I had in York State about getting to meeting, and have not been permitted to send for the paper yet. I had them until I came here. Dear Bro. C. B. Preston and wife send me letters and pamphlets occasionally, and a few numbers of the Instructor which I am truly thankful for. They seem like cold water to a thirsty soul. I have received no opposition of late. Some dear friend sent me the Review, dated Oct. 16th. I feel to praise God that he has put it into the heart of any to send me another number. I have mourned a great deal this year or two past the loss of my paper, but I trust I shall have it again when I am permitted to send the pay. I shall write for it. The girls are quite interested in their little paper. I have sent them around to the neighbors, and they like to read them too. I hope that God will send some of his dear children into this place to hold meetings. We live near Fitz Henry P. O., Eagle Co., Ill.