Letters by Sarah M. Swan

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 24, 1863

Letters.

By Sarah M. Swan

“Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another.”

From Sister Swan.

BRO. WHITE : Thinking that the readers of the Review would like to hear of the prosperity of the cause in this vicinity, I pen a few lines for its columns. The little company who embraced the truth when Bro. Waggoner was here with the tent, remain firm, and some others who were undecided when he left here have taken a start for the truth. The judicious course pursued by Bro. W., has removed a vast amount of prejudice, and, considering all the circumstances, his labors here were blessed beyond our most sanguine expectation. Although there is bitter opposition on the part of some, still I think that a majority of those who attended the lectures in the tent, were favorably impressed, and there are many who have not yet taken a start with us who are anxious to have Bro. W., return. I think had his health been such that he could have continued here a week or two longer, many more would have embraced the truth.

There is quite an interest in adjoining towns. I am informed that the Disciple church in Bloomfield can be obtained for a course of lectures; also the Disciple church in Huntsburgh would be opened for lectures. There are some in Huntsburgh who are interested and one individual there has lately commenced keeping the Sabbath. There seems to be a large field open for labor, and our prayer is that the Lord of the vineyard will send laborers into this vicinity that precious souls may be saved from the storm of wrath which is about to burst upon a guilty world. Oh how important it is that we who believe these precious truths should live soberly, righteously and godly before the world. Says the Saviour, If any man will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me. Oh for more of a self-denying spirit, willingness to suffer reproach for his sake who has done so much for us, and a readiness to bear every cross with a firm reliance on him who has said, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.” I have a strong desire to be ever found among that peculiar people who are keeping

the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus and finally to share in that rich reward promised to the overcomer.

SARAH M. SWAN.

Orwell, Ashtabula Co. Ohio.