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VOL. X. Communictions. Roanoke, Ala., Dec. 7, 1859. Brother Editors — 1 wish the brethren in gen eral would quit striving* about words that do not profit them nor us, for they all mean the same thing at last, only a different way of expressing themselves. I have- been made to fear that some of them we.ee striving for the master in their wri t’ng, for to make big I; but I have not so learned Christ, for I have had a seat in the church, though unworthy, near 31 years, and I must say that in my Christian walk I get less, for when I would do good evil is present with me, and not one thing can I do, but I can see the corruption of my sinful nature in the same, and when the brethren are ta’king or writing of the watfarein them it cor responds with my own, and seems to revive me to think that the brethren and I all meet with the game trials, for all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, and through great tribulations must we enter the Kmgdom. I would be glad to,see many of the preaching brethren vis iting the churches from home ; traveling with daily appointments. Dear brethren, I am nothing but a poor sinner at best, but 1 can say with the Poet, “I love,.Christians they be, But often I fear they cannot love oh.” Though unworthy as I am I met with brother Emanuel Britton Wednesday night of the 23rd of November last, in a routine of appointments at Brother Foster’s, in Chambers county, Ala., near Fredonia. Thursday the 24ih went to Sharon Church, the congregation here was small, the ap pointment was not generally known ; we took din ner that day with Brother G. Finley ; went that evening to brother Win. Johnston’s where Brother Br tton celebrated the sites of Matrimony between John Anglin and Julia Ann Johnston, daughter of Brother Johnston, we spent the remainder of the night wiih old Brother Willingham and family. — Friday the 25th we went to Opelika, Macon coun ty, Ala., we stayed with Brother White in that place. Saturday mornisg the 26th, we went to Mount Olive Church, here we met Eld. Mitchell that took the balance of the tour wi h us. Preach incr to-uav by Eld. Britton, closed by Eld. Mitchell. Sunday the 27th, preaching to day by Eld’s. Brit ton and Mitchell, and I hope to good effect; I think ire all got forty days feast. Many young people* flUme up wishing to be remembered as poor sinners; stayed that night with Brother John Henson.— Monday morning the 28th, myself in company with Mother Britton nd Mitchell proceeded to Thom- DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF THE OLD SCHOOL BAPTISTS. “OSS &9SB, OHS fAlffli ASS OHS Uffiii.” COVINGTON, NEWTON CO* GA., JAN- 1, 1860. son School House; preaching by Eiders Britton and Mitchell to an orderly and attentive congrega tion ; we dined with Squire Hargrove, a Missionary Baptist, lie and Lis family treated us kindly, they appeared to endorse the doctrine preached by the brethren, after which we left and went to Bro. Thomson’s; preaching tonight by Eld. Mitchell, closed by Brother Britton to an attentive congre gation. Tuesday the 29th, we went to Providence Church, thei;e Elders Mitchell and Britton both preached. The prospects here seem to be flatter ing for a revival; the people seem to be alive to their duty. Some young ladies walked 4 or 5 miles to meeting here, I must think that the Lord is with his people at this place. We took dinner with a young Brother and Sister, whose name now slips n y mind, they appear to have just joined the the church and alive to their duty. We left and went to old Brother Parker’s at night, where we met a good congregation, after preaching by the the brethren, some young people told the dealings of the Lord with them ; there was a Methodist lady desired to talk, and after expressing her feelings appeared greatly relieved, she surely is a Christian, though her husband is a Roman Catholic; I hope he will not prevent her from uniting with the church. Wednesday the 30th, we went to Fuller’s School House, we met with Brother Darden, he al - eonthiU'fed with &*.- X--<ic■ i n i*jr Slu’a. Mitchell and Britton to a fine orderly congregation, the people seemed to receive the word preached with gladness, we stayed that night with Brother Pickard. Thursday December the Ist, we went to Mount Gilead Church, not many here, but or derly and attentive. Some young people wished to be remembered, not only here but when we got home. We stayed with Brother J. F. Sharp.— Brother Sharp was violently attacked with the grav el, we thought he would not live until day, but I thank God he became easy, and rested the lat ©:• part of the uight. Friday the 2nd, it being rest day the Methodists opened their doors and request ed at a church called Bethel, preaching by the brethren. Brother Mitchell preached a doctrinal j discourse, brother Britton closed by exhortation some of their members said the doctrine preached by tlie brethren was what they believed. We stay ed that night with brother J. Relerford. Saturday the 3 and, went to Hopeful Church, here we met with Eld. Ponter, the Pastor of this church. Preaching to-day by Brother Brkfaon, closed by Brother Mitch ell, after which time the church set in conference, received by experience a young lady by the name of Mary Hudson, received two old soldiers pn con fession of faith, 1 rcollect as the hand was given, one of. then) said thank God I have got home again. We stayed that night with the Brethren, myself and Bro. Durden and Brother Mitchell stayed with a Brother Baker. Sunday the 4th, met at the water, baptism was administered by brother Britton. It was a pleasant scene. Preaching to-day by Bro. Mitchell,followed by brother Britten. We took dinner with a broth er,! have forgotten bis name, where there were two young men I don’t want to forget, I think the good Lord is instructing them as Jacob of Old, and may they be brought through more than conqueror through Jesus Christ, is my sincere desire. We then parted with Brother Durden, the appointments being brought to a close, we all were on our return home ; we got that night to brother E i Stroud’s Monday the sth, we parted with our beloved broth er Mitchell, myself and Brother Britton move! homeward through the rain ; we eat dinner with Brother Meadors, and stayed the night with Mrs. Barrow, a widow lady ; this family treated us very kindly. Tuesday the 6th, we found on our w 7 ay some dif ficulties of a bridge being washed away, but thank God we crossed unhurt wiih our lives. At 1 o’clock myself and brother Britton parted, each one of us being bound to our own places of abode. At 4 o’clock I arrived at rny residence, and found all ! well, I could not help from saying the Lyrd is good. ’ and a strong Gold to them tfjat put CTieiY trust in Him. Brethren, I can say to you all that this lit tie tour was more satisfaction to me than any two weeks I have ever spent in rav life, though my friends have promoted me and put me in high company ; I can say to the Brethren in general that the satisfaction is greater than all. Well might David say, that one day in the house of the Lord is bitter than a thousand in the tents of wicked ness, I herewith say to the brethren and friends, in all our travels, I have not forgot their kind treat rnei.t to us, and those young jriends that appeared so deeply concerned, may God grant to lead them and instruct them as he did Jacob of Old. I sus pect the wildernsss of sin that you find is some what like the wilderness that the Oid Patriarch was in, and may you be brought safe through to the mount of deliverance, is the sincere prayer of your old friend. Brethren, some of the rest of you go with your preachers, don’t take my word for it, for it is cheering to me to see the brethren with the preachers. I love to meet with and hear them talk. Brethren pardon me for this long letter.— Please look over bad spelling and disconnected, sentences, for it is the best I can do. I remain your unworthy Brother, JOHN HENDRICK. NO. 1.