p. 183 | Extracts from Letters

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 28, 1859

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. C. Copeland writes from Stony Creek, Mich.: "I feel grateful for the indulgence you have shown me in sending the Review and Herald so long without hearing from me. I can truly say it is the most interesting paper to me that I have ever read. I receive much strength and encouragement through its columns. My heart is with you; and as I hope to share in your joys and consolations, I am also willing to share in your trials and afflictions. To me the way looks brighter and better. I rejoice in the present truth, that I have ever heard the sound of the Third Angel's Message. I often feel to say with the poet,

"Why was I made to hear his voice, And enter while there's room, While thousands make a wretched choice, And rather starve than come?"

I want to be made free from sin. I must have the wedding garment. O, my brethren and sisters, let us strive to be practical christians, that we may cast an influence on the side of truth. If we love God we shall keep his commandments, and they will not be grievous."

Sister W. L. McNitt writes from Avon, Wis.: "It is about six months since I embraced the present truth, and commenced keeping the Sabbath. I have been a professor of religion 29 years, and was very well established in the doctrines and commandments of men when I went to hear Bro. Sanborn. I was prejudiced, but it was new to me and interesting; so I determined to hear him through; and I praise God that I did. When I came to investigate for myself I saw such beauty and harmony in the word of God as I never saw before. I am determined to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made me free."