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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 11, 1862

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 20, No. 24.

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Sister Orpah J. Steele, writing for the Review and books, from Marietta, Wis., says: Apply my remittance as you think best, all for the paper, or some in books. I would like much to have the little books, yet rather do without them than the paper; for through the Review is all the way I ever hear the first word concerning these good people of whom I think so much. I have not seen but one Sabbath-keeper since a year ago last August. Saw him but once. Have no church privileges, not even of praying with the saints. Am much disappointed in consequence of no messengers coming this way to preach to these very wicked people. Feel indeed very lonely; yet am trying to keep the commandments of God and faith of Jesus. The Sabbath I keep strictly, although I have opposers on every side to contend with. But the more they oppose, the stronger my belief seems to grow that the Advent people are God's remnant and chosen people. I feel very unworthy, and have many trials in various ways; but am willing to suffer reproach for the sake of Christ. O how strange that people are so blind that they cannot see the signs of the times, when all things are so very plain. The signs of the times indicate that the day of the Lord hasteth greatly, that day of trouble and distress, a day of wastiness and desolation, of darkness and gloominess, a day when neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them. That great day of the Lord is coming; and who will be able to stand?
It is my delight in these solemn and perilous times, to study God's holy word; and I find by carefully searching, that we are approaching near the great day of the Lord. We can see that the great event is soon to take place on earth. I believe that God is giving his last warning to the inhabitants of earth. Yet only a remnant will believe it; for Satan is deceiving the mass of the people. He is going about, seeking whom he may devour. I never expect to hear an Advent sermon, or ever see an Adventist. I am so feeble I do not expect to linger much longer; but I do want a deeper work of grace in my heart. I am trying to overcome; and I crave and need your prayers.
Bro. T. Demmon writes from Kickapoo, Wis.: I pray that I may have a sacrificing spirit; that I may be delivered from a spirit of covetousness; that I may understand my whole duty, and discharge the same in the fear of God, and get ready for the second advent of our Lord, which I believe to be very near. The few Sabbath-keepers here are all united, and we have good meetings every Sabbath. Since my last letter to you, another sister has embraced the truth, which makes us eleven. Four have removed within six months. We wish very much to be organized, and will still hope and pray for the same.
Bro. Geo. Smith writes from Norwalk, Ohio: Bro. White: I would let you know that I still love the precious truths advocated in the Review and Herald—the commandments of God and testimony of Jesus; and I am not willing to part with its weekly visits, so richly laden with instructions and warnings to the humble child of God. In these times of danger and peril, I do not know how to get along without it. The cause of present truth is near and dear to my heart, and be assured that I love those who advocate it, and have stood by it from its commencement to the present time. My prayer is that the Lord may bless, comfort, and strengthen you and yours in the good work to which the Lord has called you.
Sister A. Mullen writes from Marseilles, Ills.: I wish to say to the dear brethren and sisters that I love to hear that they are traveling Zionward, and I feel to sympathize with all the lonely ones. I know of no other Sabbath-keeper near. May the Lord direct some of the messengers of truth this way. Our heavenly Father has been pleased to deprive me of my darling babe. It was a great trial to part with that dear little one, yet I know that the Lord doeth all things well, and my earnest prayer is that my deep affliction may be sanctified to my eternal good. I realize my own sinfulness, that I have not lived in so humble obedience to his holy will as I should. I request an interest in all your prayers, that I may be more faithful, and be worthy to obtain that glorious inheritance which is promised to those that love God.