C O M M U N I C A T I O N S.
By C. C. Collins
"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another." BRO. SMITH : I feel to thank God for what he has done, and is still doing, in Watson. The Lord is at work here. When Bro. Cornell left here a year ago, there were but three here that were trying to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. Now there are eleven that have a desire to be counted worthy the name of the people of God. The last two meetings were refreshing to me and others, on account of the Lord's presence. Praise the Lord for his unspeakable goodness! A spirit of confession is among us, and there appears to be a determination to "be zealous and repent." How unfaithful we have been while Jesus has been knocking at the door of our hearts! There are others that have strongly opposed the truth, that have become willing to investigate the Sabbath truth. One said to me to-day, that he wished to get the truth, and requested me to call on him, and search the Bible on the subject. More are anxious to hear for themselves. We feel determined by the grace of God to overcome, that we may be with him that overcame. I feel the necessity of heeding the counsel of the true Witness; of being dead to the world, dead to sin, and of being buried with Christ by baptism, and arise to newness of life. We need some ministering brother to expound to us the way more perfectly, and to set in order the things that are wanting. Brethren, pray for us, that we may be ready to meet the Lord at his coming. Yours in hope of eternal life.
C. C. COLLINS.
Watson, Mich, March 12th, 1857.