Extracts from Letters

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 26, 1860

Extracts from Letters.

Sister Rachel C. Goodwin writes from Marcellon, Wis.: ‐One year ago Bro. Steward came to this vicinity and delivered a course of lectures. I had not been to meeting for two years. I was told he was a seventh-day man, and I must not go to hear him. But I went, and I shall always have reason to bless God that I did. Then Elder Welcome came and labored with us. My companion, myself and four daughters gave our hearts to God. It was something I never before experienced, to be willing to give all for Christ, turn my back upon the world, and keep the commandments of God. I was happy, and I feel to-day that if Christ should come, he would know who are his. Bless God for this heart-felt religion. O my brethren, you who came fifty miles to preach Jesus to us, remember you resemble our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, who went about doing good. Pray on, brethren and sisters, soon Jesus will come. We have some good Brn. and sisters in this place, who are keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. May we watch over one another in love. We are trying to live moment Christians; our hearts are all united in love. I have faith in the promises of God, and if there is more for me to enjoy, I want to enjoy it. Pray that I may overcome.‐