Report from Bro. Whitney.
By S. B. Whitney
BRO. WHITE: After so many urgent requests for reports, and the assurance that a just report is no evidence of egotism, I conclude to confess my delinquency in this direction, and to give evidence of reform by my works. From the Conference I went to Brookfield to fill my appointment there Oct. 21 and 22. Found rest both to body and mind in Bro. Ira Abbey’s pilgrim’s home, and enjoyed sweet seasons with many of the dear saints. I remained there two weeks; and although some things were not as we might desire, yet the Lord gave freedom in presenting the strait testimony, which was gratefully received; and at our last season of social worship we were especially comforted and encouraged by the heartfelt acknowledgments and testimonies that were given. We had a pleasant interview with the brethren in Winfield belonging to this church, on our way to Middle Grove, Saratoga Co., where my appointment was for Nov. 4 and 5.14Spent two Sabbaths here also. This church is still laboring under discouragements, arising partly from the influence of wrongs in the past; but freedom was given in presenting truth, and as we parted with them, the warm hand and tearful eye told that the Spirit of the Lord was at work upon some of their hearts. Spoke twice in the Baptist meeting-house to attentive congregations. Nov. 18 and 19 attended the Quarterly Meeting at Perry's Mills, Clinton Co. The meeting was rather small on account of bad weather and roads; but a good interest was manifested in the word spoken, especially at the school-house on first-day. The Quarterly Meeting at this place, Nov. 25 and 26, was interesting and profitable. A goodly number came from Norfolk and one from Malone, Franklin Co., notwithstanding the bad roads. Bro. and sister Taylor were with us and spoke words of comfort and instruction. The cause of truth is onward, and may the Lord help us all to keep pace with it. Grass River, St. Law. Co., N. Y., Nov. 29, 1865.