"Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another."
From Bro. Jones.
BRO. SMITH: It has been about a year since I was persuaded by my sister to go seven miles to hear Bro. Sanborn lecture on the great Bible subjects that concern us at the present time. My mind was somewhat prejudiced against the doctrines which I heard he was teaching the people. Still I thought it would not do me any hurt to go and hear for myself. The first lecture that I heard opened the Scriptures to my understanding, and I was enabled to see harmony and consistency in the interpretation that he gave them. Still I was determined not to be deceived. I continued to attend when circumstances would admit, and also investigated for myself as well as I could. I did not forget to ask God to assist me to lay aside all prejudice and sectarian feelings, if any I might have, and learn the true meaning of that sacred volume of truth.
When Bro. Sanborn came to Avon I had an opportunity of attending a series of meetings here, and of hearing the truth proclaimed to the people. It met with much opposition, especially by those who profess to take the Bible as their chart, but yet dare to trample some of its laws under their feet. May God yet enable them to see their danger.
We are very thankful that we ever had the privilege of hearing the present truth, and that some twelve or fifteen have embraced it in Avon. Amid opposition, and the scoffs of a wicked world, trials without and within, let this be our motto, Onward! By the help of God let us overcome. We must be holy. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord. We live in perilous times. The world is all confusion. Thousands are deceiving and being deceived. The cry is abroad in the land, Lo here! and lo there! is Christ. Everything indicates that these are the last days.
Brethren and sisters, let us contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints. It is heart-cheering to hear from the lonely ones that are pressing towards Mt. Zion through storm and tide, patiently enduring all things for Jesus' sake. Go on! The victory is yours if you are only faithful.
O that God would send more laborers into the vineyard. The people in different parts of the country are calling for light.
The Bible seems to us like a new book since the scales have fallen from our eyes. The Review is prized highly by all that have embraced the message. Many of us feel that we could not do without it. We love to hear from the brethren and sisters often.