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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 14, 1865

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 25, No. 15.

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By John Matteson

"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 Bro. Matteson.

BRO. WHITE : February 4th, we commenced our Quarterly Meeting at Bloomfield, and afterward continued meetings till the 14th.
These brethren are young in the message, but the good Shepherd is not forgetful of his young lambs. He carries them in his bosom. Our Saviour is very good. How great his love! How unchanging his faithfulness! We have now but a short time to be prepared for his coming. Yet we must all have a personal experience. How much faster must we therefore improve our talents when we are called at the last hour.
We tried to become established in Spiritual Gifts, that we could move in unity with our brethren, and the Lord smiled upon our feeble efforts, refreshing our longing souls with his sweet Spirit.
Many felt truly thankful to the Lord that he gives us such kind warnings in the latter days, and is bringing his remnant people "into the unity of the faith," realizing that this could not be done by creeds, nor by the Bible alone; but some are still hanging back. Yet we want to give time for all to examine for themselves, "to prove all things and hold fast that which is good."
Two brethren and a sister united with the church, and two were dropped.
Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 18th and 19th, we had meetings in Mackford. A goodly number of the brethren from abroad were present, and we had, truly, a refreshing season. We felt deeply impressed with the importance of preaching the third angel's message, by a consistent Christian conduct and holy conversation. I have now moved to Mackford with my family and intend to make this my residence. My P. O address is Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wis.
Last Sabbath we commenced to pray for the ceasing of the war, and the spreading of present truth. We feel that it is time for this petition to be offered up, and believe that God will hear the cry of his children. We long for more faith, love and humility, that we at last with Jesus can enter the heavenly city.
JOHN MATTESON.
Mackford, Wis., March 1, 1865