M. B. SMITH by M. B. Smith

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 4, 1860

M. B. SMITH

By M. B. Smith

From Bro. Smith.

BRO. SMITH : Thinking that probably it would be a satisfaction to some to hear how we are prospering in present truth, I attempt to say a few words through the Review. It has been but a short time since we embraced the Sabbath of the Lord, but since Bro. Cornell left us we have had meetings every Sabbath, and have realized the promise that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. We organized legally two weeks ago to-morrow, and shall build a place of worship as soon as we can. The preachers in this place are still opposing God's holy Sabbath, but God and his word are on the side of truth, and it must and will prevail.

Bro. Snook was with us last Sabbath. He was returning home, and so stopped over the Sabbath. He will return again, providence permitting, to this place, and make his home with us. He spoke from Rom. xii, 1, and in dwelling upon the subject of presenting our bodies holy to the Lord, he exhorted us to abstain from polluting our bodies by smoking or chewing tobacco. We hope the brethren will all see this subject in its true light, and act accordingly.

We would be glad if some of the brethren would speak through the Review to us upon this subject, as some of us do not seem to have the true light upon it. We are striving for the faith once delivered to the saints, our motto being, "Holiness of heart." We are striving to overcome through the blood of the Lamb, and would ask the brethren and sisters of other churches, like Paul of old, to thank God, making mention of us always in your prayers. Philemon 4.

Yours in love of the truth.

M. B. SMITH

Marion, Iowa.