Strengthening in the Sabbath Truth
By Seth Newton
Bro. Smith: Since the meetings held here by Brn Hart and Sperry, two have received the truth and say they want to keep all of God's Commandments and strive for the Faith of Jesus. I hope that God will give them grace to continue faithful till Jesus comes. We are a poor, despised company by the world. Some call us crazy, and mesmerized into this doctrine of the Sabbath. I tell them I want to take God at his word, and do his will, for I find no promise only unto such. I believe if I do the will of God I shall keep all of his commandments; for I read that all of his commandments are righteousness, and they stand fast forever and ever. The more I look into the subject of the Sabbath, the stronger I feel. Brethren, pray for me, that I may live so that the Lord will guide me by his Spirit through all the difficulties to come. I want grace that I may be able to stand fast in the faith and hope. I believe that we shall soon be delivered. Now is the time for us to get strength to stand when the hour of temptation comes. Crane's Grove, Ills., May 17th, 1858.