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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 24, 1885

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 Bro. Johnson.

BRO. WHITE : Perhaps it would be of some interest to the readers of the Review to learn how the truth is prevailing here. I left Poy Sipp, Wis., last summer. I received the present truth mostly by the effort of Bro. Matteson, whom the Lord in his goodness chose to awaken and lead the stray sheep in that place. I had some acquaintances here, and hoped that when they were persuaded of the truth, they would then believe, and give up error. In this I was at first disappointed; but the truth which had taken root in their hearts bore fruit at God's appointed time. A few souls came out to keep the commands of God and the faith of Jesus.

My desire and prayer to God was, that Bro. Matteson might come here. I wrote to him concerning this and he promised that he would come, Providence permitting, in August. This filled our hearts with joy, as we hoped that others would come out from Babylon, although their leaders (or elders) did all in their power to prevent them. They said, "bid him not welcome," "let him not come into your houses," "go not to hear him;" but I knew God and his truth were stronger than Satan, and if they went to hear him, Michael would prevail. But just as we were expecting tidings of the appointment for meetings, there came the sad news from Bro. Matteson that he could not come before December. Oh, how heavy it fell upon our hearts. His expenses had been so much of late, that he chose to go to work with his hands. May God bless and prosper our dear brother.

OLEY JOHNSON.

Moscow, Minn., Oct. 8, 1865.

From Bro. Whitcome.

BRO. WHITE : I acknowledge I have a great deal for which to be thankful, and to praise God for. I would not always be uttering desire, and never expressing gratitude. Yes, I do praise the Lord for the privilege of casting in my mite in favor of the Review. I love to read the cheering testimonies from the brethren and sisters, with whom I hope soon to meet in the kingdom of Heaven. I can say in behalf of Bro. and sister White, in their affliction, I remember them at the throne of grace, and pray to God daily that he may be speedily restored to health. I feel the need of constant watchfulness, for the enemy is ever nigh. I need a double armor, living where I do, where the last warning message has not been proclaimed. There is appearance of a famine here, not of bread or water, but of hearing the word of Life. "O my God, incline thine ear and hear." I can thank God to-day that I have been brought to a knowledge of his truth, and well may we rejoice, and well may we take courage, for a voice from Heaven has spoken good concerning Israel.

E. R. WHITCOME.

Olivet, Mich., Oct. 8, 1865.

From Sister Price.

BRO. WHITE : I wish to inform the brethren and sisters, through the Review, that we have moved to Indianapolis, Ind. If any of the Sabbath-keepers are passing through here, we would be very happy to have them call on us, and spend the Sabbath with us. Our residence is on West Market street, first street north of Washington, No. 329. I am all the Sabbath-keeper I know of in this part of the country, and it would be a great pleasure to see one of like precious faith once in a while, to encourage us while in this wicked world. Pray for me, that I may be able to stand the trials and temptations of this life, and at last be accounted worthy to stand with you on Mount Zion.

S. E. PRICE.

Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 17, 1865.

From Sister Overton.

BRO. WHITE : I would say to the dear brethren and sisters that I am trying to overcome all evil. By the help of God we can overcome all sin. I see nothing in the way of overcoming, even though we are tempted, tried, or wading through poverty's vale. Whatever may be our lot in this world of sin, we have a Saviour to go to. Yes, bless his holy name! he can feel for us; he who knew no sin became subject to death that we might have life, yes, eternal life! This encourages me to turn my back upon the world, and strive for that immortal inheritance that is promised the Christian.

I know it is a great thing to be a Christian, to be cleansed from all sin and be prepared to stand before that God who says he "cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance." When I think of this, I feel my weakness. Then I think of my Saviour's worthiness, and the fullness there is in him, and that he is in the sanctuary now, pleading for just such unworthy creatures as I am. My prayer is, Father, forgive, for the sake of thine own well-beloved Son, all my sins, and help me to walk in the footsteps of my blessed Saviour, obeying thee in all things, keeping all of thy commandments and the faith of Jesus. Yes, this delights my soul, that we can keep all the commandments of God,—Sabbath and all, and then God will give us eternal life, though the world, the flesh, and the Devil may oppose. I choose the approbation of God rather than man. Blessed be God, who can and will bring us off victorious over all sin if we put our trust in him. Oh! the blessed hope of the Christian! Oh! the blessings that are in store for God's children! I want to be one of them. I want to stand on Mount Zion, and with my brethren and sisters walk the streets of the New Jerusalem.

Yours in hope.

ELEANOR OVERTON.

Lindon, Mich.

From Bro. Bisbee.

BRO. WHITE : I wish to give in my testimony on the Lord's side. Myself and companion have been trying to live out the present truth for nearly eighteen months. But we are surrounded by temptations of all kinds; still, by the grace of God, I hope we shall be able to overcome them.

I feel to thank God that we have been shown the truth of the last message of mercy. My prayer to God is that we may be bright and shining lights, and that we may be the agents to bring some other one to a knowledge of the truth. I have been one of "the chiefest of sinners" all my life, and I cannot be too thankful to God for his goodness in showing me the truth.

I ask the prayers of all the brethren and sisters in our behalf, that we may be faithful in the cause, and meet the redeemed in the kingdom of God.

Yours in Christ.

ALMON BISBEE.

From Sister Harris.

BRO. WHITE : Praised be the Lord for so good a paper as the Review. I want the light and the truth it contains to spread and shine, broad and clear, until the remnant are all gathered and prepared for the coming of the dear Redeemer. I want my neighbors to have the light. I want them to go with me. I want them to have the soul-cheering hope. I want some to go with me. May the Lord open their eyes, is my prayer.

Yours in hope.

LUCY HARRIS.

Lunenburg, Vt., Oct. 7, 1865.