Extracts from Letters

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Feb 21, 1865

Extracts from Letters.

Bro. T. H. Risinger writes from Enterprise, Minn. : The Quarterly Meeting of the Enterprise church was held at the place appointed, Feb. 4 and 5.

Sabbath, at 11 A. M., quite a goodly number were out to hear the truth. As none of our ministering brethren met with us, we had some pointed and appropriate remarks from Bro. Farrar, after which all the brethren and sisters gave in their testimonies. The Lord being with us, we had a good season. We were much disappointed as to ministering brethren, as we expected one or two at this meeting. We think there is a good chance to do good here now. Two wish to unite with the church.

Bro. T. P. McReynolds writes from the Camp of the 4th Iowa Infantry, Beaufort, S. C. : I received by the last mail three packages of publications from your Office, books and tracts treating on the great doctrines of the Bible. I feel very thankful for them. They are such books as I would delight to study if my circumstances would permit. When I received the packages I thought that I should be burdened with them on the march; but before morning I got rid of all of them I wished to, by those who were eager for them.

I love the precious truths that are coming to light under the preaching of the third message. I have a hard time here in the army, but still I do not feel discouraged. I know that the Lord will be with his children, and suffer no harm to come to them. I wish the prayers of his people, that I may do his will, and finally receive eternal life.

Bro. J. Chase writes from North Leeds, Wis. : Ever since March, 1852, I have been trying to keep God's holy law, and I can truly say the way grows brighter the more I learn of it. I have no desire to turn back to this vain world for comfort. My trust is in God, and my comfort is with his people. The Review is a welcome visitor to us. I take delight in reading the letters from the dear brethren and sisters in the truth, and wish there were more of them. I believe we are drawing near the close of our probation. Jesus is soon coming.