p. 119 | Extracts from Letters

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

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. P. Cornell writes from Union Springs, N. Y.: "I am very well satisfied that the seventh day is the Sabbath according to the Scriptures of truth, and have commenced to keep it. I know of none about here that keep the Sabbath according to the Scriptures of truth. I am a lone one in these parts, but I desire to live out the blessed truth. I have read a few of the Advent books, and believe they advocate the truth. The few that I have read convince me that the Adventists are the nearest right of any society in their belief that I ever have read of. If I could live near such a class of people how cheering it would be to meet with them; but I will try to keep all the commandments, and live out this blessed truth. We are taught in the Scriptures of truth that if we love God we will keep his commandments, and through God's assisting grace I mean to prove faithful unto every known duty, and be prepared to meet my Lord in peace."

Bro. Wm. G. Kendall writes from Roxbury, Vt.: "Brn. A. C. and D. T. Bordeau, A. Stone, and A. S. Hutchins were here last Sabbath and first-day. We had a very profitable meeting. I believe much good will result from it. The Lord worked for us here. O how good the Lord is to his people! How long he has borne with us here! I think the meeting wound up with a better state of feeling in the church than there has been for a long time. I think I feel thankful for some tokens of good. It encourages my poor heart to still go forward. I feel very thankful for the instruction I have received from Bro. and sister White. I have no objection to the plan of organization given in the Review. I believe it to be just what is needed to bring God's people together, so we may know who is of us and who is not."

Bro. T. Harlow writes from Orinoco, Min.: "I have always, since embracing the truth, been particular to read all the publications from the Review Office, and the paper has been a welcome visitor weekly. I believe it is our privilege and duty to know our acceptance daily, and have a daily experience. I thank the Lord that I can say I have not grown cold, but have increased in love. I love God, his law, and his people, and I hope ever to take heed lest I fall. There are a few here striving for the kingdom, who are glad to hear the straight testimony, and I think are determined to live it."

Bro. D. Holloway writes from Marion, Iowa: "My heart is much encouraged when I read the cheering letters in the Review: It produces a stronger attachment for those that are waiting the return of their Lord. The subject of organization has been much agitated here. I endorse what has been said in its favor in the Review. Our little church at Marion is striving to get into the unity of the faith. There is a great work before us, and the time is short in which we have to perform it; therefore we feel that we must be up and doing. I am striving to live so that I may escape the things that are coming on the earth. I want to be found willing to do the Lord's will at all times. My heart beats in unison with the Lord's people, and I rejoice to learn though the Review that they are taking measures to come up on higher and holier ground in order to be prepared for translation when Jesus comes."

Bro. G. Castle writes from Reading, Mich.: "As we are not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, I wish to be found among those that hunger and thirst after righteousness, that do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly before God. I expected Christ would come before this time; but I am not weary. No, the road brightens up and looks more plain. I am resolved to walk softly before God, keep the door of my mouth, and bridle my tongue, that I sin not with my lips. As I am all alone, I could not get along without the Review in these perilous times."

Bro. J. Baker writes from Cass, Ohio; "We, as a Church here in Cass, Ohio, do feel thankful to God that we have been organized taking the name of Seventh-day Adventists without a dissenting voice. There seems to be now but one determination to strive more earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints and to make a more thorough work and entire consecration to God. We most solemnly believe the time is short; and we thank God that his promises are sure to all them that put there trust in him. He has promised to never leave them nor forsake them; therefore we have a hope of eternal life when the conflicts of this world shall cease."