Conference at Rosendale, Wisconsin.
By M. E. Cornell
At the commencement of this meeting the subject of "Gospel order" was considered. There was present a good representation from different localities. The necessity and importance of Church order was admitted by all present. The lecturing brethren present were D. P. Hall, J. M. Stephenson, W. Phelps and J. H. Waggoner. At the close of this Conference the Lord worked for his people most gloriously. Misunderstandings were corrected, difficulties were removed, and to all appearance, perfect union and confidence restored with all. In compliance with the rule laid down in James v, 14, 15, the sick were raised up. The conference adjourned to Metomen, ten miles distant for the purpose of more thoroughly canvassing the Gospel plan, in relation to Church order, at which place a goodly number of faithful brethren and sisters met, and after searching the Scriptures, the brethren named above, were appointed, and set apart for the work of the ministry. Also, Bro. W. Wilsie was chosen and appointed as Deacon of the church of God at Metomen. The great Head of the Church was in our midst, and approved the work. We felt truly that the glory of God was in our midst, and filled the house. The Ordinances of the gospel were attended to at the close. The participants seemed to be strengthened, and encouraged, and gave glory to God. Our meeting continued until break of day when we bade each other farewell and went on our way rejoicing, expecting to meet soon on Mount Zion. The next Sabbath according to appointment, we met again at Rosendale. The word spoken had the desired effect. Several put on Christ by Baptism on First-day. In the evening the church assembled to consider farther church order. Bro. Sheldon was chosen and set apart as Deacon of the church there. Sweet harmony and union prevailed at the meeting. The sufferings of Christ were commemorated at the close. The Lord blessed his people, and we felt to praise God for Church order—his perfect plan, so efficient in bringing into harmony and uniting the members of the body of Christ. These meetings will long be remembered by those in attendance, who there were led to inquire for the Ancient Paths, and resolved to walk in the True Way, cast up by the Lord. O that all the commandment-keepers everywhere might soon be led, by the sure Word, to do in like manner. Amen. As ever, your unworthy brother in hope.
M. E. CORNELL.