p. 7 | Extracts from Letters by Editor

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 10, 1856

Extracts from Letters.

By Editor

A brother writes from Monterey, Mich., March 25th, 1856:—"Dear brethren and sisters, hold on to the truth, the Third Angel's Message. Keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus. O how it cheers my heart to know that we have the truth. God is revealing these things to the remnant. I am glad that God sent one of his messengers this way to open our eyes that we might see these things, and know where we are in this world's history.

"We have a little band here of about forty. We are trying to keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus, and there is a delight in keeping the Sabbath. God manifests himself to us, the one altogether lovely, and the chief among ten thousand. We have meetings at ten o'clock on the Sabbath, and Bible class and Sabbath-school in the afternoon."

Bro. J. Dorcas writes from Freemont, Ohio, March 23rd, 1856:—"That we are in the time of the Third Angel's Message of Rev. xiv, I have no manner of doubt. And the longer I look through the Bible telescope, held up by Brn. White and Waggoner, over into the 1000 years period, yet before us, and belonging to this present mysterious work of our heavenly Father, I am the better satisfied that they have it right.

"Be encouraged, dear brethren, press on the work. I can see through this section that the time has come for a mighty effort to save the people of God in the different sects, Babylon, or they must soon all go down together. I feel as though I could part with all I have for the promotion of this cause. Actions speak louder than words, is a true saying, and I trust the time of decided action has come, for the Third Angel's work."

Sister E. A. Pratt, writes from Kane Co., Ill., "It rejoices my soul to hear through the Review that the truth is still spreading, and that precious souls are making their calling and election sure, before mercy is forever past; for the prayers of sinners will be of no avail then. When I look forward to that day which is not far distant, I feel to inquire, am I prepared for that event? Shall I be found without fault before the throne of God? There is no time to be lost in getting ready. Although I have many trials to surmount, I feel like taking new courage to come off more than conqueror through him that loved us."

Bro. E. O. Meacham writes from Savannah, Ill.:—"I feel glad that the church is coming up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. There are many snares set for the care-worn pilgrim, into which some professing to believe in the near coming of the Saviour have fallen. May the remnant be delivered from the strong delusion and gross darkness which cover the ungodly. Signs portend the near coming of Him who judges the world in righteousness; and are we ready? Some of the dear people with whom I united when I first espoused the truth, have gone astray and fallen into fatal errors. Brethren, be on the alert! 'Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.' Join yourselves in mighty phalanx against the enemy, that ye may withstand his wiles.

"We still are alone here keeping the Sabbath, while many are convinced of the truth, but do not obey because there is a cross over which they stumble to destruction.

"Illinois is a large field for labor, and there are many who would gladly hear the truth if some of the preaching brethren would pass this way and preach to them. Brethren, 'come over and help us!'"

Bro. D. Chase, writes from Columbia Co., Wis.:—"I think the few about here interested in the Third Angel's Message, are rising in spirit with the swellings of the same."

Bro. J. Whitenack writes from Steuben Co., N. Y.:—"The paper is the only preacher I have that preaches what I can believe. I cannot well do without it. There is preaching enough such as it is all around me. There are two protracted meetings being held, one each side of me, and my neighbors think me unchristian because I do not feel interested with them.

"When I read the paper and see the names of those whose voices I have listened to in proclaiming the Word, I indulge in reflections like these: Why are not the names of others there, that I heard proclaim the fall of Babylon? Where are they? Do they not acknowledge the law holy, and the commandment holy and just and good?"