lonely brother, that God may bring His presence into my worried soul and help me in the battle. The enemy is very powerful, and shows no mercy. His mission is to destroy and to lie, and he knows how to do it. May God bless you and keep you forever. Your true friend, ---- ----. * * * * * FROM SAM P. JONES. CHICAGO, ILL., March 16, 1886. _Rev. Steve Holcombe, Louisville, Ky.:_ DEAR BROTHER HOLCOMBE: Yours of March 10th received. I thought you were wise enough to know, when you wanted to plant yourself in permanent quarters, that the devil would do his best to prevent it. The devil don't like you anyway; but keep your equilibrium--God is with you; and He is more than all that can be against you. I have just passed through the most terrific storm of criticism almost of my life; and thank God I have witnessed in Chicago, within the last twenty-four hours, the grandest triumph of the Gospel I ever saw. I wish you could be here a few days and see the power of God, and rejoice with us in the work. I enclose an article, which you can take to the _Courier-Journal_ if you like. Kindest regards to your loved ones and all the brethren, and may God's blessing be upon your work. Fraternally yours, SAM P. JONES. * * * * * FROM THE SAME. GIBSON HOUSE, CINCINNATI, OHIO, June 13, 1886. _My Dear Brother Holcombe:_ I received your message sent by Brother Cleveland. I would like you to come over about the middle of next week. I think we will have some of the slain of the Lord for you to look after by that time. Our meeting moves off gloriously. I have never seen a better start anywhere. Thank God for the prospect of a glorious victory in this wicked city. The house is packed day and night, and the preachers and people stand shoulder to shoulder with me. Love to your family. Affectionately, SAM P. JONES. * * * * * FROM REV. DR. WILLITS (Warren Memorial Church). _Mr. Steve Holcombe:_ DEAR SIR: The bearer, Ch. H., is a stranger to me; but he will tell you his story. It is the old story of fight with appetite, and you will be better able to advise him than myself. Truly yours, A. A. WILLITS. * * * * * FROM DR. JOHN A. BROADUS. MARCH 23, 1885. _Dear Brother Holcombe_: