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ENCOURAGING WORDS FROM EARNEST WORKERS

New York.

DEAR BROTHER RUSSELL:—You expressed a desire to be informed of the progress of my work in the Hudson river towns. It is quite encouraging to me and the friends of the truth, though as yet not very far advanced. At W__________, where nearly every one knew of the DAWN, and many had the first volume, I sold 200 in about five days. At P__________, in a week and a half, I sold 330 books, besides spending one day delivering—98 degrees in the shade. All praise to the Lord for this measure of success. I am not feeling very strong physically, but his spirit is sufficient to quicken my body.

Brother B__________ and others are quite anxious that I should hold some meetings, and while I may consent to it, it will be with some questioning as to whether it is wise to use much of my strength and time in that direction—especially in towns like this where I expect to remain only a few weeks. I am quite satisfied that those who will not read and understand the DAWN are not very near ripe—if they have any of the wheat quality at all. And I believe the “winds” are being held that the saints may be sealed, not that the world is to become greatly interested now. Hence it seems necessary that we should hasten over the field—”flying in the midst of heaven.”

With kind greetings to the Church at Allegheny, Yours in our Redeemer,

S. D. ROGERS.

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Massachusetts.

DEAR BROTHER RUSSELL:—I write to let you know that my interest and zeal in the Lord’s service are not abated. Perhaps, dear Brother, you have wondered why I, unlike others of the dear workers, do not turn in any money to the Society, but I would say that all I get is not spent selfishly upon myself. I find abundant opportunity to help some of the dear saints around here. There is one sister who at times is very destitute, and who has become very much interested in the truth. She is a widow with two children.

If you could only see how some of the dear ones (this sister included) in S__________ are feasting upon the glorious truth, it would cheer your heart very greatly; and as for myself, I could not express upon paper, nor in language, the joy that fills my heart in perusing the precious things brought out in the TOWER of late. Often my thoughts revert to yourself and dear sister R., and prayers on your behalf, as well as for all saints, ascend to the throne of grace. It often comforts me to think that the Lord knoweth the heart of each one of his children, and whether they are fully in harmony with him and his wonderful plan; and though we may sometimes misunderstand each other, yet the Lord understands us at all times.

With warm Christian love, Your brother in Christ, W. J. THORN.

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Illinois.

DEAR BROTHER RUSSELL:—The TOWER came to hand to-day, and your article on “Enoch, Elijah and the Sentence” has lifted from my mind a load that has been troubling me for some time and I want to thank you. Words fail to express my gratitude to such a kind, loving Heavenly Father, and to you who have been serving him and us so faithfully. God’s justice, love and power are made clearer than ever, and I can exclaim with the apostle, “Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge, of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out.” Praying that he will guide and direct you into all truth, and with love to all the saints, I remain,

Yours in the service,

C. C. WRIGHT.

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— September 15, 1892 —