L E T T E R S by W. M. Allen

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 12, 1860

L E T T E R S.

By W. M. Allen

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Bro. Allen.

BRO. SMITH: I feel as though it would not be amiss for me to say a few words through the Review to the saints scattered abroad.

For the last few weeks I have had the privilege of accompanying Bro. W. S. Ingraham in different places where he has borne the last message of mercy to dying men. I have seen him reviled and illy treated because he was bold in defense of the truth; yet the Lord was with him and assisted him to bear all with meekness and Christian fortitude. I feel to thank the Lord that I have had the privilege of being with him. My mind has been enlightened in regard to the third angel's message, and I have been led to glorify God for the beauty and harmony there exists in his sacred word. I feel to say, Whereas I was blind, I now see.

I accompanied Bro. Ingraham on his way home as far as Round Grove, Ills., and had the privilege of

meeting with the dear children of promise in that place, and also of baptizing one of the lambs of the flock.

My soul was cheered and strengthened. I feel to thank God that he has yet a remnant that is pure and unselfish in this lower world. I desire to be with them come life or death. I have been giving up by degrees one thing after another until I was led to behold the purity and unselfishness of God's children. I was then constrained to say, Here, Lord, I am; all that I have and am is thine; make me to feel sure of the kingdom, and I ask no more.

Since then my peace has been like a river. I feel to say, Praise the Lord, O my soul! let all that I have praise him. I have laid all upon the altar, and am ready to go into the field and labor for the Lord. I know there are trials in store for God's dear children; for Satan is working with all power, and signs, and lying wonders. Nevertheless if we are the children of the light and the day, we shall not stumble. Jesus our Redeemer, who has all power in heaven and in earth for our redemption, will carry us safely through the impending storm; and though tempests may rage around us, if Jesus is formed within the hope of glory, all will be calmness and joy in the heart. I desire to be remembered in the prayers of God's children.

W. M. ALLEN.

Galva, Ills.