Bro. R. D. Bates writes from North Leeds, Wis: “I wish to say that of late I have set out to serve the Lord and keep his commandments. I feel a strong determination to press my way onward and upward. One year and a half ago I heard the third angel’s message proclaimed by Bro. Sanborn. As far as I had light I embraced it; but soon unbelief and darkness crept into my mind, and I rejected the Sabbath. Of late, through the mercies and goodness of God, I have been made to see the error of my ways, and I do this day feel to rejoice in his goodness, and to thank and praise his holy name that he has ever called after me again. I beg an interest in your prayers, that I may hold out faithful to the end.” Satan hates the voice of earnest prayer.