p. 207 | Extracts from Letters

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 25, 1862

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. M. Kittle writes from Findlay, Ohio: I would like to say to the brethren that the Lord has delivered me from military service in a way and manner entirely unexpected to me or my brethren and friends, who were, without my knowledge, making an effort for my release. In two hours after the arrival of Bro. Hodgson sent for that purpose, and just one week from the time of my entrance into camp, I was a free man without having to take the oath that I believed it wrong to perform military duty, which was a great relief to my mind. I started for home with a heart full of praise and gratitude to the Ruler of nations, who I believed, had rescued, and placed me where I could live out his truth and thus honor his name.

I desire to gain the victory entire, brethren, and with you stand upon Mt. Zion.

Bro. J. Fishell, jr., writes from Grand Ledge, Mich.: I would say to the dear brethren and sisters, that we are trying to get ready to be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Though we have trials and afflictions, yet none of these things move us. We try to be strong in faith, giving glory to God.

Brethren, the Lord is at hand. Soon he that shall come, will come, and will not tarry. O let us live by faith, and not be of them that draw back unto perdition, but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. Were it not for the promises of the Lord, we should sink in despair; but he hath said, I will never leave you nor forsake you; and he is a present help in every time of need. So we can boldly say, The Lord is our helper, and we will not fear what man will do unto us.