FRANCIS STRONG by Francis Strong

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 9, 1858

FRANCIS STRONG

By Francis Strong

From Sister Strong.

BRo. SMITH: I rejoice to hear that the truth is progressing in different parts of the wide harvest-field, and that a great work is being done for the remnant, and the way is being prepared for the Third Angel's Message to go with a loud voice. I feel thankful for what the Lord is doing for the church in this place, that he has not left us in a lukewarm state to be spied out of his mouth, but is calling upon us to be zealous and repent, and buy the gold tried in the fire, the white raiment and eye-salve, that we may see glorious things out of his law. He is ready and willing to receive us if we will come to him with all our hearts, feeling our need and dependence upon him. While some are coming into the truth here, others are waiting and ready to receive it.

Truly the harvest is great and the laborers are few. We feel the importance of working while the day lasts. Will Bro. White, Bro. Hutchins, or some other messenger traveling East call on us and administer the ordinance of baptism. It is over a year since we have had any preaching here. If you feel it to be duty, come, and we will aid you with our prayers and our means, to help you forward in your labor of love in the cause of Christ, our Redeemer and Saviour.

Yours in the blessed hope.

FRANCIS STRONG

West Milton, N. Y., Aug. 22d, 1858.