Report from Bro. Fuller.
By N. Fuller
BRO. WHITE: As the Conference year is about to close, I thought I would write something of my labors and experience. I have not labored as much as I should on account of a severe sickness which came upon me last spring. I was taken with the measles the 28th day of April, and had to lay by several weeks on account of losing my voice and strength; but have labored some, a part of the time among the churches, and a part of the time in new places. In June I visited the church at Catlin, Chemung Co., N. Y., and labored some with them. I found them in a prospering condition. The blessing of God rested upon us each time we met together. There was a good interest outside. Others, by their good works, are being led to glorify their Father in Heaven. I next visited the church in Wheeler, Steuben Co., N. Y., where I found the little band of commandment-keepers still strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. We had some meetings in a barn, and some in a grove which had been prepared for camp-meetings. It was easy preaching the word, and I think the word was effectual. Two were buried with Christ by baptism, and joined the little company of pilgrims to journey to the better land. After laboring some in Pennsylvania, I reached Lancaster the 7th of July, where I met Bro. R. F. Cottrell, and we held a Quarterly Meeting with the brethren and friends in that part of the State. I think our meeting was a profitable one. I saw nothing discouraging, and think I could labor there hoping to see others brought into the truth. From thence I returned and held several meetings in a new place in the town of Belfast, Allegany Co., N. Y., where some interest was manifest, and I expect soon to return. I have labored at Roulette, Potter Co., Pa., at different times this summer, where about twenty decided last winter to obey the truth. A good interest has been kept up in their prayer-meetings, and I trust some at least, if not all, of these dear souls may at last reach the goal of rest. But those who come out under the last message of mercy to a fallen world, must first, if they expect the rich showers of the outpouring of the Spirit of God, and of his grace, leave every other influence and become wholly united with the people to whom God has committed this message. I would to God that this truth was impressed as it should be upon every one that becomes interested in this great and important work. I have often met with the church in this (Allegany) County, and I have been encouraged sometimes to think that the Lord was about to do a great work for this people, and make them a beacon light to those around them. But there is a lack on the part of some in regard to holy living, a preparatory work that must be done in order that God can work through his people. Does the church want the refreshing of the latter rain? the loud voice of the third angel to echo in the ears of this generation to awaken the honest, that they may flee for refuge, and lay hold on the hope set before them? If so, let the church come up to the standard of holy living; let them come into the unity of the faith. Let them prize the gifts God has set in the church as they should, and let us pray that God may bring every gift into working order; and then the power of God will be manifest in doing for his people what they cannot do for themselves in fitting them up for translation. The angels of God are interested in this great work, and why should we not act our part, that it may at last be said to us, "Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Nile, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1865.