“Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another.”
From Bro. Saunders.
Bro. Smith: Bro. Hull and myself have just returned from a visit to the brethren in Daviess Co., Missouri. We found the brethren all alive to the truths concerning the state of the dead, kingdom, &c.; but the Sabbath question with its various connections had never as yet been presented. Bro. Hull preached four sermons on the law and Sabbath, in his usual effectual way, convincing even those who stand opposed on other topics.
Twenty-six manifested their determination to keep all the commandments. One of that little band is Bro. Morrison, who has labored long and faithfully as an advocate of the truths concerning man’s present condition, never having heard the necessity of keeping the commandments before. He says, (concerning the Sabbath truth,) “Here is one that will always stand in the front ranks.” And may God help him so to do.
The opposition to the truth does not seem to be so strong in Missouri as in this State. Here our enemies mock, insult, and do not hesitate to “bear false witness” of us. This we will bear willingly, knowing that they are of their father, [John viii, 43–47,] and that they will be mocked when their fear cometh.
The Review is well read by even the opposition here, and is the means of much good. I hope that it may yet convince many of Babylon’s captives, if it like Paul, will only convert its jailers. The church here is not rising as fast as it ought; but I hope it will, for opposition is strong, and we may yet have to depend upon a higher power than man’s. I am glad that we have the same God that Noah, Abraham and Moses worshiped, for he is mighty to deliver. In him will we trust.