Note From Bro. Rhodes by S. W. Rhodes

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 22, 1857

Note From Bro. Rhodes.

By S. W. Rhodes

BRO. SMITH : I wish to say, that since July last I have visited the saints in Saratoga, N. Y. Western N. Y., Northern, and central N. Y.; with whom I had refreshing seasons from the presence of the Lord. All seemed resolved to awake out of sleep and go forward. We were especially blessed with some drops of the latter rain at Waltham and Enosburg, Vt., Buck's Bridge and Lorraine, N. Y., and not a little with individuals and families, who are "coming up out of the wilderness as fair as the moon," and will (without doubt in my mind) soon be as clear as the sun, and as terrible as an army with banners." I am happy to say that I parted with my brethren in love and with many tears, feeling the sweetest union with the tried and beloved ones. I am now on a pilgrimage, for life, for aught I know, towards the West, to do my Master's will in all things. I hope to be directed of God and have the prayers of all the saints, that my health may improve, and that I may be able to strengthen the brethren.

Your brother in Christ.

S. W. RHODES,

Bath. N. Y., Oct. 6th, 1857.

P. S. The good Spirit of Jesus has so rebuked the "accuser of our brethren" that he cannot breathe freely in our midst. I am ashamed of many of the petty trials that have been among us for years that are past. May God grant us enough of his Spirit to see and confess our faults one to another, and pray one for another that we may be healed, perfectly.

Peace fills my soul. Praise the Lord.

S. W. R.