Extracts of Letters by Editor

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 31, 1856

Extracts of Letters.

By Editor

BROTHER H. P. WAKEFIELD writes from Newport N. H., Jan. 15th, 1856:—"I would say for your encouragement, you have my hearty co-operation in the work of sending out the paper to the scattered flock. And my prayer is, that it may continue to come, richly laden with present truth, such as will feed the household. I am satisfied it is the medium through which God designs truth should be communicated to the people, and that he calls upon its friends to unite their efforts to sustain it. And while its enemies would rejoice to see it wane, and die I trust its course is onward. Yes, truth is mighty and will prevail. God hath set his hand to gather his people, and he will certainly do it. A few brief scenes of trial, and conflict more, and the reward will be given to the faithful. They will be permitted to enter through the gates into the Holy City."

BRO. R. J. PAYNE writes from Macomb Co., Mich.: "It is only about a year and a half since I commenced to keep the Lord's Sabbath and all his commandments. There are no others in this immediate neighborhood who keep the seventh day; but there are a few near Bro. Rathbun's, about four miles distant, who think it is more essential to keep a positive command of God, than to keep a tradition of men, and we hold meetings at Bro. R.'s each Sabbath.

"I am sorry to say that evil has crept in among us, and some have left us, and I am informed, are content again to keep tradition. I fear if the Saviour should come suddenly upon us now, he would find some of us unprepared. Pray for us, brother, that our faith fail not, and our lamp be not put out, that we may walk in the truth in the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. This has been the petition of your unworthy brother, hoping for life through the Saviour at the resurrection."

BRO. H. BOWEN writes from Onondaga Co., N. Y.: "We still hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, rejoicing in hope of the glory of God that will be revealed at the revelation of the Son of God. We need the Youth's Instructor to instruct our youth. Please send it."

SR. R. A. SHOUDY writes from Berrien Co., Mich. : "I do not know how to be deprived of the Review, as it is the only medium through which I hear from the remnant. I have not seen any of like precious faith in two years and a half."

BRO. L. M. FISK writes from Ellisburg N. Y.:—"I would not go without the Review for five times its cost. I feel that it is meat in due season."

BRO. H. A. WETHERBEE writes from Duplain Mich.:—"The Review is a welcome messenger to me. It gives me great consolation to hear from brethren and sisters scattered abroad. Myself and companion are trying to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."