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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 3, 1865

Letters.

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

This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith.

From Sister Butler.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: For the first time I attempt to address you through our excellent paper. As it comes to me from week to week laden with precious truth, my heart feels encouraged by its good admonitions, and my determinations are strengthened to press forward in this blessed cause. I am all alone here, have not seen a Sabbath-keeper for six months, yet my love and zeal for the truth do not abate. My motto is onward and upward. The rich reward is only offered to those that endure unto the end; therefore we must not get discouraged nor give up to the temptations of the wicked one; but keep our faces set as a flint Zionward, and Jesus will help us through all our trials and tribulations. May the Lord bless the brethren at the Office with strength to endure hardships as good soldiers. It is through their kindness that I am permitted the privilege of reading the Review. I appreciate it as a kind favor and great blessing. I would be glad to have a messenger come this way and proclaim the present truth. I think that much good might be accomplished. The people never heard of this work and all that I have talked with seem to manifest a desire to hear more. I desire an interest in your prayers that the Lord may give me strength to overcome and be prepared to meet him in peace when he comes.

Yours in hope of eternal life

Luvina Butler.

Trenton, Grundy Co., Missouri.