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DEAR BRO. PATCHEN:--Your welcome letter at hand, I wasglad to hear from and get your opinion of DAWN Vol. II.Mr. Tavender called about two weeks ago and said so muchabout the book, that I sent right away for a copy and have read itthrough, some parts twice.I feel that Mr. Russell has been entrusted with the key which hasunlocked the prophecies. It seems that the blessed time we havebeen so long praying for is very near, even at the door. I amtrying to spread these truths as much as I am able. I talk to everyone I can reach. Does it seem possible that 25 years more willsee evil overthrown and the "King of Righteousness" reigning inthe Earth? Will there then be no more, agonizing wives in behalfof drinking husbands? No longer shall mothers on bended kneescry to God: how long, O, how long!Thank God, the clouds are parting, and we begin to catchglimpses of the great plan which was laid before the foundationsof the earth. Evil has had its day. The good have been powerlessto turn back the tide of wrong-doing which has flooded thewhole earth. How we have suffered on account of evil, but couldnot see why we were not able to subdue wrong. I have verilythought myself to blame for many things which I now see I waspowerless to control.I trust I shall ever feel grateful to you, brother, for calling myattention to these things, when in agony of soul, God wasleading me through affliction away from the love of earthlythings, that I might be prepared with those who love Him forthat rest that remaineth for the people of God. I am trying tospread the truth and with some success, apparently.Mr. P. sends kind respects. Yours in Christ,MRS. J. H. P__________.====================page 8IF THERE is a mark, thus (check mark), opposite this item itindicates that your subscription has not been received for thepresent year. If there is any mistake about it, write us at once.If there is a mark, thus X, it indicates that you are owing for thepast year; and two such marks (XX) indicate that you are severalyears in arrears according to our books. If you think our recordin error, advise us. If you cannot pay such arrearages, write andtell us so; and we will CANCEL THE DEBT. We want tosquare up all accounts to Jan'y 1889. Then, if ever you becomeable, you may, if you choose, contribute to the Tract Fundaccount, to help carry the good tidings to others.====================