p. 79 | J. W. GLEASON by J. W. Gleason

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 6, 1861

J. W. GLEASON

By J. W. Gleason

From Bro. Gleason.

DEAR BRO. WHITE : I would like to say to the brethren through the Review that there are seventeen here in Osceola and Farmington, Pa., that have come together in gospel order, and are keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We have our meetings and Sabbath School every Sabbath, and the Lord has never failed to verify his promise to us. He has met with us and that to bless. Although we have trials and difficulties to wade through, I can say as one did anciently, If we put our trust in him that is able to save, they will work out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

I would say in short to the scattered few that my way is onward. I am determined never to look back, as did Lot's wife. The cause is rather prospering here, I think. I hope and trust that the Lord will help us to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh that we may be found without spot and blameless when Jesus comes the second time without sin unto salvation.

Then we can say of a truth, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him. That we may be found with the remnant few that will become joint-heirs with Jesus to that inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for all those that love and serve the Lord with pure hearts fervently, is the prayer of

Yours in hope of eternal life,

J. W. GLEASON

Osceola, Tioga Co., Pa.