DEAR BRO. WHITE:—The war, in this State, I think has now fairly begun. Our dear Bro. Holt has just arrived in time to stand up for the truth. There seems to be a singular opposition in the breasts of many among us, of whom we had hoped better things, which now begins to manifest itself in opposition to present truth to such an extent, as to bring forcibly to our minds the 17th verse of the 12th chapter of Rev. Our principal antagonist in public is a Methodist local Minister, who declares a "war of extermination upon us to the knife." But none of these things move us, neither do we count our lives dear unto ourselves so that we may win Christ, and honorably maintain our course Zion-ward. Permit me to say to the dear brethren and sisters, scattered abroad, that we have great reason to be encouraged with the prospects which open up before us, of good being done in Northern Ohio.
Dear brethren and sisters, I do not know how to be sufficiently thankful for the distinguished blessings of light and knowledge we enjoy under the third angel's message. O let us be faithful in carrying forward this great work of preparing to meet our Lord.