Sister Sarah Osgood writes from Haverhill, Mass., May 3d, 1857:—"I am a stranger to you in person, but I hope not in spirit; for I do love the doctrine you advocate. I have believed in the coming of the Lord ever since brother Miller lectured here in 1842, and I feel to praise the Lord for setting the truth home to my heart, and I hope, if I am faithful a little while longer, I shall see the blessed Jesus as he is, and be made like him. What a blessed hope is ours! Who would not be willing to be called the filth and offscouring of all things for such a hope! I love the precious promises of God, and I know I love his children too; but I am too cold and stupid in such a glorious cause. I feel that I need the gold that is tried in the fire, the white raiment and the eye-salve that I may see, and be zealous and repent. Pray for me that I may hold fast whereunto I have attained that no one take my crown."