BRO. SMITH: I embrace this opportunity to address you and those who love the appearing of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, knowing that a few simple words from the weakest, will sometimes exert an influence to strengthen those who are striving to keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus.
We have the greatest reason to thank our heavenly Father for the light of present truth, that he has shown us by so many infallible signs which have transpired and are now transpiring, that the coming of the Just One is near. In this I rejoice, and feel determined by divine assistance to be in readiness. I desire an interest in your prayers, that I may be more faithful, and prepare to meet with all the ransomed throng on the shores of endless peace and happiness.
Yours striving for the kingdom.
JULIUS J. BOSTWICK
Stockton, Ills., Oct 30th, 1858.
Settled on the State of the Dead
Bro. J. W. Miller writes from Greenvale, Ills., Oct. 29th, 1858: "The Review has become a valuable paper to me and my family. I now believe that it advocates plain, Bible truth. I have been troubled some time in regard to the state of the dead, but am now fully settled, and am in every point with the Review. I cannot see how the existence after death, and a resurrection of the dead, can correspond."
"The articles on self-deception have caused me to think much. By the assisting grace of God, I shall try to search my own heart, and lay up a good foundation against the time to come."
Closing Items.
By Editor
The standing of this Office in financial matters, may be learned by our friends from the following figures:
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Total indebtedness of Office, $1322,76
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Subscription List
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