H. N. BATES by H. N. Bates

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 7, 1856

H. N. BATES

By H. N. Bates

From Bro. Bates.

BRO. SMITH:—I would say that the cause of present truth is still my delight. It is truly a consolation to us to read the communications from the brethren and sisters. The Review is the only means of instruction which we have at present. We have had no one to speak to us since Bro. Bates was here; but still we are striving to keep all of God's Commandments and the Faith of Jesus.

We can truly say with the Psalmist, "Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them." Ps. cxix. 165. "O how love I thy law, it is my meditation all the day." Verse 97. But we find many in these last days professing godliness, but denying the power. We are indeed living in perilous times, when men will not hear the law of the Lord.

Iowa is a great field for labor. The harvest is truly great, but laborers few. My prayer is that the Lord of the harvest will send laborers into this part of his vineyard. I feel to praise the Lord that light is shining out of his word; that our pathway is growing brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.

May we, brethren and sisters, have on the whole armor of God, and watch unto prayer, that we may be ready for the return of our long-absent King.

Yours waiting for Jesus.

H. N. BATES

Elkader, Clayton Co., Iowa.