P. S. Our meetings in Fitchburgh have closed. Yesterday, (first-day,) our congregation was not large, but very attentive to the truths advanced. Three or four were present who have formerly preached the second advent faith. We believe that a very good impression was left on the mind of the friends in this section, who have heard the evidences of our position.
At the close of the meeting we repaired to the water, where five were buried with Christ in baptism. May the Spirit of the Lord help each of them to walk "in newness of life."
We believe our brethren and sisters were all satisfied that our meetings here will prove a blessing to the church. We hope and trust they may. Our prayer is that all may strive for the gathering, saving and sanctifying Spirit.
A. S. H.
L. B.
New England Conference.
By A. S. Hutchins; L. Bean
THIS conference was held agreeably to appointment, at Fitchburg, Mass., the 9th and 10th inst. The number present was not as large as we should have been glad to see. We doubt not many more of our brethren and sisters would gladly have been present, had the notice of the meeting been longer, and if it had not been such a hurrying season of the year with farmers.
The tent was pitched near the house of Bro. Luther Farnsworth. On the Sabbath the congregation was not large, though some came in to hear, who listened attentively to the word spoken. On first-day a goodly number came together, most of whom seemed interested in the truth spoken. They listened attentively to a discourse on the subject of the Sabbath in the afternoon, nearly two hours in length.
At the close of this meeting most of the brethren felt it duty to leave for home, but were anxious for one more prayer and conference meeting together. Our social meetings had all been more or less bound, by the indifference of some, and other influences.
We repaired again immediately to the tent, where we enjoyed a refreshing season. We think, with one or two exceptions, every brother and sister bore a testimony. From the commencement to the close, or near the close, of this meeting, the friends were gathering into and around the tent; so that if we had had strength we would gladly have preached another discourse to our congregation called together, not by the ringing of bells, nor by appointment, for public meeting.
In our last meeting, four stated their convictions that we have the truth on the Sabbath question. Three of the number, a man and his wife and his mother, were friends from some distance, who had attended the meeting from its beginning. The women decided to keep all of the commandments of God. The man said he should examine the subject still further, and should take a stand with us, if he became fully satisfied that we have the truth. The love which he has felt, in past years, for the glorious appearing of the Saviour, and his anxiety still to know the truth, entitle us to the opinion that he will take a stand in favor of the third angel's message.
It was quite a disappointment to the brethren and sisters that Brn. Stone and Sperry were not at this meeting. Never having seen Bro. Stone, they were especially desirous that he should be present. We learn however that a previous appointment called him in another direction. Bro. Sperry was engaged in N. Y. Had we been favored with more help, we should have held more meetings.
At the close of the meeting on first-day, it was thought best for us to hold meetings at the same place next Sabbath and first-day. Consequently our appointment stands for meetings on those days. We have held one evening meeting in the tent this week.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
L. BEAN.
Business Proceedings of the N. E. Conference.
By O. Davis
Evening following the Sabbath the brethren assembled for business conference. Organized by choosing moderator and secretary; and chose a committee to report the business of the conference to an adjourned meeting.
At an adjourned meeting the committee made the following report:
1st. That we do pledge ourselves by our vote to sustain the tent enterprise when the way shall be opened for it to be suitably manned.
2d. That a committee be chosen to whom this matter shall be referred, and that it is the duty of this committee to correspond with Bro. White on the subject, and secure the labors of Brn. White and Loughborough, or others, to travel with the tent, as the Lord shall open the way.
3d. That the address to the Battle Creek conference be read at this conference; and that an expression by vote of the sense of this conference on the subject of systematic benevolence be taken, which was accepted.
Art. 1st was sustained by a unanimous vote.
Art. 2d. A committee of three, viz., Brn. L. Hastings, P. Folsom, and O. Davis, were chosen for the purposes referred to.
Art. 3d. The address was read before the conference, when it was unanimously voted that we endorse the sentiment of systematic benevolence as referred to in the address.
It was then voted that this conference recommend to the churches of New England the adoption of the plan of systematic benevolence.
We were sorry that sickness deprived Bro. White from finishing his address to this conference. We looked for it with anxiety until his note informed us of his inability to finish it.
But we were favored with a letter from Bro. E. L. Barr, just in time to read before the business meeting, filled with comforting words, and stirring exhortations to the church.
O. DAVIS.
Meeting at Wauseon, Ohio
By J. H. Waggoner; T. J. Butler
Providence favoring, there will be a meeting in the Ohio Tent at Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, commencing on Thursday evening, July 28th, 1859.
Wauseon is on the Air Line R. R.
J. H. WAGGONER.
T. J. BUTLER.
Honest and Prayerful Gain
Get what you get, honestly, peaceably, and prayerfully; then you will enjoy it gratefully.
Holiness and Sinful Practices
A HOLY soul never can be reconciled to unholy practices; herein appears the imperfection of our sanctification, that we make allowances for sin, and appear to excuse this deadly evil.
Praying for Enemies
NEVER rejoice in an enemy's downfall, or in any evil that happens to him, but always pray for him—this is the gospel rule.
Giving Up One’s Rights
It is better sometimes to give up one's right, than to contend with a quarrelsome or covetous man.
The Good Servant
A GOOD servant is concerned to ascertain his duty, and then to the utmost of his ability to perform it.
A P P O I N T M E N T S.
By J. B. Frisbie
PROVIDENCE permitting I will meet with the church in Bowne, Aug. 4th, 5 o'clock, Wright, 6th and 7th, Caledonia 13th and 14th, Otsego 16th, 5 o'clock.
J. B. FRISBIE.
Business Department.
By Editor
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