J. L. HOWE by J. L. Howe

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 21, 1863

J. L. HOWE

By J. L. Howe

From Bro. Howe.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: As I do not enjoy the privilege of meeting with the people of God for his worship to-day, I thought for the first time I would give in my testimony through the Review. I feel truly grateful for his extended mercies toward me; and that I have ever been privileged to hear the sound of the third angel's message, the last message of mercy that will ever be extended to sinful man, and I hope so to live by the grace of God, and the watchcare of angels, and the help of God's saints, as to overcome all my sins, and then in a little from this be caught up and made immortal to stand on the mount Zion. I am glad that we have not always got to live on this poor dark earth, but if faithful a little longer we shall meet Jesus, and holy angels in the clouds of heaven. In contemplating the future, and with an eye of faith looking at the scenes which the saints will enjoy, the thought comes home to my heart, shall I be ready to receive such great blessings from the hand of God? I fear many times on account of my own wicked heart that I shall at last come short of the grace of God: but I would not get discouraged, knowing that he that is for us is more than they that are against us.

Brethren and sisters pray for me, that I may so live as to exert a good influence upon my friends, and those around me, that some by my course may be led to embrace the truth.

I feel glad for the unity of faith, and oneness of spirit that was manifested at the late General Conference. My prayer is that God would still work for his children. I want to get where I can enjoy more of the Spirit of Christ in my heart from day to day; be an active member in the church of the living God, and eventually see his salvation.

Your brother striving to endure to the end.

J. L. HOWE

Paris, Kent Co., Mich.