Testimony from Colton, New York
Bro. & Sr. A. & H. Smith write from Colton, N. Y.: When we read the cheering testimonies of the brethren and sisters scattered abroad, we almost forget that we are among the lonely ones. We seldom see any one who loves to converse upon the subject so dear to us, the coming of the Saviour; but we do not feel like giving up, but rather feel to rejoice that we are accounted worthy to be of the number who suffer reproach for the cause of Christ. We feel like girding on the whole armor, and above all, like taking the shield of faith, that we may the more steadfastly rely upon the promises of God. We feel that we are truly living in solemn times, and it becomes us to examine well the foundation of our faith, that we may be able at all times to give a reason of our hope. We beg an interest in your prayers, that we may stand firm unto the end, and then receive the reward of the faithful.