COMMUNICATIONS by P. E. Ferrin

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

COMMUNICATIONS.

By P. E. Ferrin

"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another"

From Bro. Ferrin.

BRO. SMITH: It seems a long time since I first thought I would write and give in my name as one of the little few who are trying to keep the Commandments of God and to walk in accordance

with his holy, just and good law, throwing aside the traditions of the fathers and the commandments of men. I say it seems a long time, because I have been thirsting for more of the present truth.

It is now almost one year since myself and companion embraced present truth and commenced to keep the Sabbath according to the commandment. Since that time I have lived without the Review except a few numbers which I have received from Bro. Palmer and my father-in-law.

We feel quite lonely here, being the only ones in this vicinity to my knowledge who keep the Sabbath, and I feel that I have need of the Review and pamphlets to aid me in studying the Bible, in order that I may safely meet those who oppose me in the doctrines that I have embraced, and not bring a reproach upon the glorious cause.

Last Winter I visited Bro. Lindsey and Everts of Round Grove, where I attended meeting on the Sabbath with those who could say it was their meat and drink to do their Master’s will.

I feel like a pilgrim and stranger in a strange land, yet it is my determination by the grace of God to press my way onward, hoping to enter in through the gates into the city, and drink of the water of the river of life freely. Then shall we see God as he is, and praise him as we ought.

P. E. FERRIN.

Carroll Co., Ill.