Correspondence from Lynxville and Mendon
Bro. J. Bostwick writes from Lynxville, Wis.: "I have been laboring among the people here, and while discoursing on these blessed truths have had large and attentive congregations, and good liberty. I hope and pray that Bro. Ingraham may be moved to come this way soon, as there are some who wish to be baptized. We have been in hopes of seeing Bro. Andrews; but providence has seemed to order otherwise. "My residence is Lynxville, on the Mississippi, 18 miles north of Prairie du Chein. Our little church number about 14, with prospects of an increase. There appears to be a spirit of sacrifice and devotion among the brethren. Four of our number, formerly tobacconizers, have been enabled to abandon the sinful habit. May the Lord help us to get right in his sight, that we may stand with the remnant whom the Lord of hosts shall call." Sister M. Bovee writes from Mendon, Mich.: "Dear brethren and sisters: I am united with you in keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. To those who patiently continue in well-doing, there is great reward. I have been trying for many years to live a Christian, and hope I shall be faithful to the end. The promise is great to those that overcome. I love to hear that the Saviour is so near. I hope we may be prepared to meet him in peace. It is nearly six months since we commenced keeping the seventh-day Sabbath. We were at the tent-meetings in Parkville, held by Brn. Loughborough and Andrews. We heard them discourse on the Sabbath, and we searched for ourselves the word of God, and were willing to turn from doing our own pleasure on God's most holy day. My prayer is that we may keep the Sabbath, and every day, aright. Friends may think we are wrong, but if we are faithful to the truth, we shall secure eternal life."