p. 135 | Extracts from Letters

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 23, 1862

Extracts from Letters.

Sister C. Tosh writes from South Wright, Mich. : I feel so overjoyed that I have received the third message, that I know not how to express my feelings. I have tried to live a Christian for a number of years; but now I think I have found the truth, and I am trying to practice it. I am now keeping the ten commandments and the faith of Jesus to the best of my ability. I esteem the Sabbath a delight, holy of the Lord. I am entirely alone, there being no Sabbath-keepers within five miles of me. Bro. Cramer brought the light to me by lending me books. I have never heard any of the messengers preach since the first message. I hope some may come here after the tent season is closed; for the harvest is great. I have honest neighbors who I think would see the truth if presented to them by the living preacher.

Bro. E. Styles writes from North Liberty, Ind., Sept. 14, 1862: “The church here wants a messenger to come and make his home here. We will furnish him a house, and whatever he may need. Can Bro. Hull come and labor in Indiana?”

Bro. T. M. Steward writes from Mauston, Wis., Sept. 8, 1862: “I want to say that Bro. Waggoner's views on General Conferences meet my mind exactly. I think we need some system of operation that we can all understand and co-operate together.

“I am still trying to hold on, and work for the Master as opportunity presents itself. When we received the little extra sheet speaking of Bro. S., of Iowa, it pained my heart, and I felt to pity you and sister White, to see the burdens that are thrown upon you. I much regret that I ever caused you any trouble. I hope you will forgive me, and I trust the Lord will forgive me. I intend in the future to labor for unity of faith, concentration of action, and union of principles.”