Letter from Bro. Hutchins.
By A. S. Hutchins
Bro. Smith: As I am writing, I wish to say that with the opening of another year, I find my resolutions greatly strengthened and increased to serve the Lord more faithfully. In looking over the past, I can see many failings in myself, and a lack of zeal in the service of my heavenly Master. But I am happy to say that the counsel of the faithful and true Witness, inspires my heart with new zeal, hope, and Christian fortitude to go forward. "I know thy works." We should bear in mind that our works are known in every station in life: in the closet, around the fireside, and in the public walks of life. It is known by the great Searcher if we neglect duty, if we are impatient, or if we speak evil of one another. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." "For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God. And if it first begin at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God." Charlestown, Mass., Jan. 15th, 1857.