p. 159 | WM. RUSSELL by Wm. Russell

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Apr 18, 1865

WM. RUSSELL

By Wm. Russell

From Bro. Russell.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: On my way from Mauston, Wis., to Findlay, O., I visited the brethren in Chicago. I stopped with Bro. and sister Place, No. 40, Griswold-st., who took pleasure in making me comfortable and happy while sharing their hospitality. Sister Place is firm in the truth. Bro. Place has not fully recovered from the influence of military life, as he has been in the service for some time; but he is reading the Testimonies to the church, and I trust will soon be in the fellowship of the saints, rejoicing in the whole truth.

I formed a happy acquaintance with Brn. Miller and Rust, and several others of whom we cannot particularly speak. These young men are doing a good work in searching out those who have ears to hear the truth in the dark and sinful place in which they live.

Through their efforts many of the soldiers have become much interested in present truth. I held several meetings while there. All seemed much refreshed, and expressed a determination to enter that "rest that remains for the people of God."

After many solicitations from the soldiers and friends of the cause there, I held one meeting in the hospital. My subject was the perpetuity of the Sabbath, as many wished to hear on that subject. There seemed to be a heart-felt interest among many attentive hearers. No doubt God has many jewels in the camps and hospitals. I left, feeling encouraged to press on in the good cause. Dear brethren, be faithful, for our redemption is drawing very near.

Yours in the blessed hope.