Present Truth in Central New York
Bro. Smith: We are still striving to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. The way seems straight; and thank our heavenly Father that it is so; we would not have salvation on our own terms, for we know that our heavenly Father knows best. When we look at the past, since we embraced the present truth, we can see his providence manifested in every event of life, and we still feel to trust him for the future. We feel to say in truth, that when we have asked in faith according to his will, our prayers have been abundantly answered, yea, more than our faith deserved. We feel to pray earnestly with all the sincerity our hearts are master of, to be just what our Lord would have us be, and thus obtain the tried gold, white raiment, and eye-salve; be prepared to stand in every trying hour, and finally stand with the redeemed on mount Zion. We prize the Review very highly, and read it with deep interest, for we have no meetings to attend with those of like precious faith. Indeed, it hardly seems possible that there should be a tract of country in Central New York some fifty or sixty miles in diameter, with but one family in the belief of what is termed present truth; yet such is the case, as far as we know. May the day soon come when there will be here a goodly number sealed with the seal of the living God. Will Bro. Wheeler, or any one who feels disposed to, call upon us while traveling through this part of the State? Here seems to be a good field for labor, and the way seems opening for the spread of the truth; still we desire to do his commandments if we have to go alone, that we may have right to the tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city. E. Genoa, N. Y., July 6th, 1858.