A Seeker for Truth in Wisconsin
Bro. Jas. Higby writes from Maiden Rock, Wis.: "Dear Sir, I would inform you that I have been reading your paper furnished me by the kindness of Mr. Ralston of this place, and am much pleased with it, and the doctrine advocated by it; and I am led to conclude that the second advent is much nearer than I had supposed. As regards the Sabbath, I have been of the opinion that it was the seventh day, and not the first day. Several years since I preached what I thought was the gospel; but found I could not say, Thus, and thus, saith the Lord; and seeing so many forms without the power of God, I was led to conclude that Paul said, Turn away from such, and I did so. "I now think I see some light in this age of darkness, and I want more light. I wish you to send me some of your books and your paper, if you can put confidence in a stranger that is seeking for truth, that I will send you your pay for the same, which I cannot do at present. "I would not have written at this time, nor until I had ample means; but the time seems so short and the work so great I could not content myself to wait. My family are all anxiety about it. Mr. Ralston has a large family, mine is not so large. We are the only ones that keep the seventh day in this part of the country. We want some one here to preach, and I think it would do much good. Mr. Ralston spoke of Mr. Bates or some one that could open the way for us. If they could come this way it would rejoice us very much. This is a new place on the side of Lake Pippen, and sinners a plenty. My prayer is may God be praised and you blest, in convincing many of the truth."