Extracts from Letters

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 16, 1864

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. A. Wattles writes from Troy, Mich. : I fell in love with the Bible doctrine of the second appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, twenty years ago; and never did I love the thoughts of his near coming more than now. I am all alone as to any who sympathize or even look favorably at this subject. No one seems to want to read a word about it. About one year ago, being at Memphis, I heard for the first time the Sabbath subject brought before the public and I turned my mind to searching the Scriptures and soon became satisfied that the seventh-day of the week was the Sabbath of the Lord my God; and since that time I have endeavored to observe it according to the direction given by its Author, I am disposed, thank God, to do his will as fast as I may know and properly understand it. I trust you will be disposed to overlook the errors of this communication from an aged trembling disciple, in hopes of putting on immortality soon.

Sister M. E. Steward writes from Tully, N. Y. : I feel that God is with his truth in all its departments and interests. I am trying to live before unbelievers in such a way that I may bring no dishonor upon this blessed cause. How thankful I am for a knowledge of the Bible as it is; for a truth in which I have perfect confidence, and now my one great desire is, to be sanctified through the truth. Oh for a living and abiding faith that will lift me and stay me up at the feet of my dear Saviour. Though entirely unworthy and often cast down, I feel that I am not destroyed. Praise God! Jesus is worthy and God is able through him to land even the weakest of us safely in his everlasting kingdom. I mean by his assisting grace to go through.

Sister E. S. Tenney writes from Alto, Wis. : Last Sabbath myself and family met with the church in Mackford in quarterly meeting, and truly had a refreshing from the presence of the Lord, such living testimonies as were given by the goodly number that attended, and such heart-felt rejoicing as seemed to run from heart to heart, while we partook of the ordinances which our blessed Saviour has left for us until he comes, I think I never witnessed before. May the heavenly flame spread until Christ's church shall become a perfect church, is the prayer of your unworthy sister.

Bro. J. V. Weeks writes from Tabor : I have been receiving the Review for a term of years, and have always read its pages with interest and profit. No where else do I find the sacred truth of God's word enunciated and clearly enforced. May God speed on the glorious work, and prepare and keep us through these perilous times till the coming of our blessed Lord.

Bro. F. F. Wales writes from Melbourne C. E. : I am still striving to gain eternal life. I feel to rejoice in the third angel's message. The truth looks more and more precious every week. My self and companion are determined by the grace of God to go through to mount Zion which is beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, the city of the great King. Yes; and there too is the river the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High.

Bro. J. Matteson writes from New Denmark, Wis. : I have commenced a course of lectures in this place. Some interest is manifested, and I hope the Lord will raise up a little flock here, who shall prepare to meet the Bridegroom.