C. STEBBINS by C. Stebbins

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 2, 1858

C. STEBBINS

By C. Stebbins

From Bro. Stebbins.

BRO. SMITH : I thank the Lord for the present truth, which I have of late been enabled to see, through the preaching of the Word, though I have been a believer in the soon coming of the Saviour for a number of years. I am thankful that Bro. Ingraham ever came this way, and that I ever heard the Third Angel's Message. A number in this place have embraced the truth and are striving with me to keep all the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus. We have been cheered and strengthened by a visit from Brn. Ingraham and Cottrell of late.

O brethren and sisters, I feel that it is high time that we have on the whole armor, that we may fight the battles of the Lord. We should see to it that we be not lukewarm, but have our lamps trimmed and burning, for the Master's return. We are determined to hold fast to the truth until our King comes. Praise the Lord for his precious promises to those that endure to the end. Eternal life is theirs. The prospect that lies just before us is glorious. My prayer is, Lord speed on the message and let it go with power.

We have the privilege of meeting with the brethren and sisters at Ulysses, some twelve miles from here, in Pennsylvania, and they with us, to cheer each other on the way to the promised land.

Yours waiting the speedy coming of our Lord.

C. STEBBINS

Wileysville, N. Y., Nov. 14th, 1858.