Letters of Encouragement and Faith
Bro. R. S. Bennett writes from North Brookfield, N. Y.: "I am thankful that I have ever found the Advent people who are looking for the coming of Jesus, and seeking to be prepared for the solemn events which are soon to take place. I am striving to take heed to the counsel that has been given to the Laodiceans, and think that I feel something of the importance of awaking unto righteousness and sinning not. The little church in this place are striving to arise in the strength of the Lord, and think that they feel a willingness to forsake all, that they may obtain a better and enduring substance. We have meetings here three times a week, and the Lord meets with us and strengthens us. We are determined to be faithful until we see the Son of man on the white cloud, and all the holy angels with him." Sister Matilda Streeter writes from Pulaski, N. Y., Oct. 18th, 1857: "The Review has ever been a welcome visitor to me. When wearied with the toils of this life, and lonely and sad, I read the paper and find consolation and instruction, and I prize it next to my Bible. I believe the message to the Laodiceans was sent in the right time, and I have tried to give heed to it. Truly the Lord has been my helper; he is my shield and buckler, and I will put my trust in him. If I ever felt the need of watching and praying, I do now. Well might our blessed Saviour compare his disciples to lambs among wolves. I feel very lonely here. There is not one that keeps the seventh-day Sabbath, but myself and children. I have not heard a sermon preached for over two years. I feel discouraged and cast down at times, yet my Saviour has said, 'My grace is sufficient for thee.'" "I want the brethren and sisters to call and see me if they can. I live in Pulaski, three miles from Richland Station. Bro. White's advice to parents and children was what I needed, and I want to profit by it."