Overcoming Evil with Good
Bro. E. M. Davis writes from Ionia, Mich.: "The little church in Ionia are striving to overcome evil with good. We hold three prayer-meetings a week, and we have in some of our meetings a refreshing time. But we are sorry to say that the enemy of all righteousness has been sowing the seeds of distraction among us, thereby causing us grief. But our determination is to press onward and upward, and the Lord will give his children knowledge and understanding that all difficulties may be settled to his name's honor and glory. My prayer to God is for knowledge and wisdom to conduct myself in such a manner that my life shall be an honor to the precious cause under the third angel's message. I believe that I love the present truth, and also those that are its warm advocates. I want to be kept from fanaticism, and from taking a decided stand against any movement that may be advocated by those that carry the burden of this glorious work, for I fully believe that the Lord guides his dear servants in the right way; therefore my business is to submit myself to the Lord, and be a learner and not a judge. I ask an interest in all my brethren and sisters' prayers."