A Drafted Sabbath Keeper
By Martin Kittle
Bro. White: I have been drafted into the United States service. As far as I know, I am the only one in Ohio. I feel anxious to know if any other Sabbath-keepers have been drafted from any other place. It was a severe trial to part with friends, but I extremely desire to occupy any position that the Lord in his mercy suffers me to be placed in for my good; for I know that all things will work together for good to those who serve him. I did think it wrong to go to war; but the pieces in the Review on that subject changed my mind, and made duty look clear. I rejoice in the evidence that I have the Lord's sweet, sustaining Spirit. I long to see God's people coming into the work, taking hold of organization, receiving the testimony that is given to purify and prepare us for the Lord's coming. Brethren, remember me in your prayers, that I may be kept by the Lord's power. Yours in hope.
Martin Kittle.
Camp Mansfield, Ohio, October, 1862.