Latter Rain and New Converts
Bro. Saml. H. Ives writes from Big Stream, N. Y.: "As for myself, while striving to get ready for the appearing of the Lord Jesus, God has poured out some of the latter rain upon me. Thank his holy name! At first the message seemed to be confined to my own house; but, glory to God, its warning voice is now heard, and many listen with interest. I am permitted to meet with a few to reason out of the Scriptures. I have been informed that measures are being taken to obtain the M. E. Church for meetings. Pray for me that I may be sustained. I feel the necessity of heeding the counsel of the true Witness. "O brethren, cry aloud and spare not. I feel that we have great and glorious encouragement in that we are permitted to bear the persecutions of the saints, for they that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. This is strong consolation. O, we may lift up our heads and begin to rejoice, knowing that our redemption draweth nigh. I have the privilege of adding that two more have embraced the truth, and are trying to keep all the commandments."