p. 79 | Extracts from Letters

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 5, 1862

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. J. Day writes from North Branch, Mich.: “It is about eight months since myself and wife commenced to keep the Sabbath, and we can say like David, Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. There are quite a number of Sabbath-keepers in our vicinity, who meet for worship every Sabbath. We hear preaching from Bro. Sanborn, which encourages us much. May this beloved brother and faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ receive his reward. We hope to see the truth spread and many be made to see the need of keeping the commandments of God. May we have a deeper work of grace in our hearts, that we may be found without spot and blameless at the coming of the Lord, is the prayer of your unworthy brother.”

Bro. S. W. Hickok writes from Freeborn, Minn.: “I have for a time been blessed with the privilege of reading the Review, and have been edified and encouraged by it, and feel indebted to many of the brethren and sisters for a comforting word through its columns. I feel to rejoice in the triumph of truth, and that the message has reached my ear. I believe it the last message of mercy to fallen man. O, why will people not heed the warning, instead of continuing to cry, Peace and safety, when sudden destruction hasteth. I feel to praise God that my attention has been called to the claims of present truth. O that its sanctifying influence would mold me into the likeness of Him who is our pattern, that I may rejoice in the day of his coming, and become a fit subject for the earth made new. We find much to encounter by the way (I speak of myself and wife); but by the grace of God we mean to face every foe, and stand firm for the right. We feel in some degree in the dark, but we endeavor to profit by the light we have, and seek for more. We often wish that the Spirit would direct some of the messengers this way. We are trying to overcome every error, to lay aside every idol, that we may serve God acceptably, keeping all his commandments, and having the faith of Jesus, and finally may overcome. We ask the prayers of the brethren and sisters for us.”

Sister A. Grimes writes from Sutton, Vt.: “About one year and a half ago, I commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. I find there is much to be done in order to live a Christian life. It needs constant watchfulness and prayer to save us from being overcome by temptations. I am determined by the grace of God assisting me, to press on to the kingdom, and to be an entire overcomer, and able to stand before the Son of man at his second coming, which I believe to be not far distant. I feel very unworthy, still I praise God for what he has done for me; that he has turned my feet from the broad road into the strait and narrow way that leads to life. I have many trials here, but am willing to suffer reproach for Christ. God is light; and in him is no darkness at all. I do rejoice for the light I have received. The desires of my heart are, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and enable me by thy grace to live in obedience to thy commands.”

Sister C. B. Fairchild writes from Elyria, Ohio: “I am still striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I have not seen a Sabbath-keeper for seven months, and am daily meeting with opposers; but the stronger the opposition the firmer my belief. I thank God that I have met with opposition; for it has taught me to search the Scriptures daily to know the truth as it is; and I have thereby gained more strength, and become firm in the belief that the Advent people are God's remnant people. I am determined to throw aside every idol, and do every duty as it is made known to me, and thereby gain admittance into the city of the New Jerusalem.”