J. D. WRIGHT by J. D. Wright

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 15, 1859

J. D. WRIGHT

By J. D. Wright

From Bro. Wright.

BRO. SMITH: Thinking it might be gratifying to the saints scattered abroad to hear from the little church in Marshall, planted by so much zealous labor, and I might add, strong cries and tears on the part of God's messenger and others, I will endeavor to give a brief account of our situation. Since I moved here (which was about five months since), we have had meetings regularly on the Sabbath; and Jesus, true to his promise, meets with us. When we commenced there were only six of us, but thank God, the number is increased to eleven, all striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We are often cheered by visits from brethren living in Battle Creek, Ceresco and Convis. Last Sabbath Bro. and Sr. Byington were with us, and encouraged our hearts with a word of testimony suited to our wants. May the Lord reward them for their efforts in our behalf. We should be glad to see any of the messengers, or other brethren and sisters, whom duty may direct this way. I think as a church we need instruction, as most of us are young in the present truth. We desire to do our whole duty and be indeed good and faithful servants.

It is a little more than a year since the Lord opened my eyes to see the light of the second and third angels' messages, and my love for the truth increases more and more every day. But I feel that there is much to overcome before I am prepared for the coming of Jesus, which is near and hasteth greatly. My prayer is, Lord, give me wisdom and strength to live out the truth, that when Jesus rewards his saints I may have part with them. Remember us in your prayers.

J. D. WRIGHT

Marshall, Mich. Dec. 3d, 1859.