old man of sin,” “the first Adam,” “the outward man,” because he loves what is outside of us, fleshly enjoyments.  Sin, or the love of sin, is the power that destroys both soul and body in hell.  Righteousness is what saves; or, rather, righteousness in heart and life is salvation.  If we look to the Lord in faith and prayer, by which I mean, if we love his Word and believe it with our heart, so as to make it the law and guide of our life, at all times and in all ways, we are sure of salvation; for it is through righteousness, as well as through much tribulation, that the saints shall inherit the promises.  In the Revelation we read of a great multitude which no man could number, as standing before the throne.  What a high standing they have!  But by way of preparation for that honor they washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.  The robe of each was and is his wedding garment.  The Lamb is the Lord’s Word, and the blood of that Lamb is the spirit and life of that Holy Word infused into our souls and made effectual unto our salvation, by living a life of heartfelt obedience to his holy precepts.

MONDAY, April 7.  Rain and snow with sleet come down all day.  Room very damp and cold, with insufficient fire.  Several brethren come to see me to-day.

TUESDAY, April 8.  Rain and snow continue as on yesterday.  Our room very uncomfortable.

WEDNESDAY, April 9.  Still cloudy, with rain and snow.  We have some pleasant conversations in the prison, with books and papers.  But all the public prints are so filled and taken up with war that they give me but little enjoyment.  The minds and spirits of nearly all the prisoners are so broken down by the state and prospects of the country that interesting and instructive conversations can hardly be held.

THURSDAY, April 10.  The following beloved brethren and dear sister came in to see us to-day:  John Zigler, John Wine and Christian Wine, Benjamin Miller, Joel Senger, and Catharine Showalter, daughter of Brother Jacob Miller and wife of Brother Jackson Showalter.  The sight and presence of these brethren refreshed us much; and the dear sister carries sunshine with her wherever she goes.  Last night and this morning regiment after regiment passed through town on their way down the valley in the direction of Winchester.

SUNDAY, April 13.  We have meeting to-day.  I speak from Matt. 11:28, 29, 30:  “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest:  take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls:  for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

MONDAY, April 14.  To-day our two brethren, John and Joseph Cline, are released from imprisonment, and start for home to-night.

TUESDAY, April 15.  I am not well.  The dampness of our room and the lack of comforts in the way of bedding and fuel have given me a cold from which I am very hoarse to-night.