John Jay Johns

“ We have had our wants bountifully supplied, and above all, all we have enjoyed many precious spiritual blessings. Some of our children have been brought into the kingdon of God as we hope. What a debt of gratitude we owe our Heavenly Father. ”

“ I returned yesterday after an absence of two weeks on a visit to my daughter, Mrs. Morgan, in Lafayette County in this state and also to a meeting of the Synod in Lexington in that county. My visit was a very delightful one and I say the most beautiful country I ever saw and the richest.
Jan. 1, 1868. Sabbath - mild, thawing, cloudy. Today our congregation entered their new church for the first time. We hope the Lord will make the place a very Bethel by his presence and power to save and comfort his people. Snowstorms in the evening. ”

“ My daughter Louisa (Mrs. Morgan) left for her new home in Carroll County two days ago, after a visit of two months. Great excitement over the Presidential election through the country. Each party thinks the country will be ruined unless they are successful. Nothing but the good Providence of God can save this country from ruin. ”