“ We are indebted to them for the more part of the information of this kind which we publish, and feel ourselves under obligation to tender them the unfeigned gratitude of our bosom, and hope that by a joint co-operation we may be instruments in moving on this heavenly work to perfection and glory, that the NATIONS OF THE EARTH may see the salvation of God! ”

“ The world is full of confusion, and corruption holds unbounded sway over millions, and were we to forbear giving our patrons, at least, a small part of the facts relative to the same, we might subject ourselves to censure. ”

“ To inform the elders of the many and pressing calls which are continually saluting us, and the church of the increase of numbers to its body, will satisfy the whole, if our conception of the matter be correct. ”

“ The few remaining should not be neglected, nor suffered to perish for want of instruction, or be devoured by the enemy.—He closes by saying: "O brother, pray for us, that we may continue in the holy calling whereunto we are called, that we may be worthy to receive an inheritance in the city of cities, which shall be called Zion: and we on our part, will humbly ask the Lord to preserve you and enable you to continue to fight valiantly in the cause of the Redeemer's kingdom!" ”

“ There are many enquirers from five to ten or fifteen miles to attend our meetings; and notwithstanding we are every where spoken against, I believe there are more fears that our system is true, than there are doubts that it is not. ”