Meeting in Western N. Y.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
Our Monthly Meeting at Olcott, N. Y., Jnne 9th and 10th, was one of deep interest, and, I trust, will prove a lasting benefit to the chnrch. Between eighty and a hundred of our people were present; and Brn. Andrews and Canright were with us to labor in word and doctrine. The solemn truth of the judgment at hand, and the importance of holy living and a ripened Christian character, in order to be gathered into the garner of the Lord, and not driven away and consumed with the chaff, were faithfnlly set before the minds of all present. And to conclude our interview, the life and labors of the apostle Paul were set before us in a most impressive manner; his decided opposition to the gospel, his conversion, his sacrifice, his humility, his sufferings in the cause, and the composure with which he met them, and his final triumph in view of the close of his career, when he was "ready to be offered," and the time of his departure was at hand; and we trust that the deep and solemn impression made upon our minds by the faithful presentation of this brilliant Christian example, will not soon be effaced, but that we may, in our several spheres, pursue the same self-sacrificing, cross-bearing course, and be prepared for a crown of righteousness in the day when the apostle shall receive the one that is laid aside for him. The subject of the health reform was also presented for consideration, and the interest felt on this subject will best be expressd by the subscriptions of stock in the Western Health Reform Institnte, and for the paper to be published from that Institution. We enjoyed a solemn and interesting season on the shore of Lake Ontario, where we gathered to attend to the solemn and faith-reviving ordinance of baptism. Many of the villagers and others gathered aronnd, lining the shore for a considerable distance, and some upon the lake in boats, to witness the baptism; and it was remarked by brethren that they never saw a more quiet and orderly concourse npon the like occasion. The lake was calm, the people respectfnl and attentive to the prayer that was offered, and it seemed that angels looked down well pleased to witness the scene. Three precious yonths were buried in the likeness of Christ's death, thns publicly confessing their faith in Him who died and rose again, and is soon coming to raise from their graves those who sleep in him. Our Qnarterly Meeting the second Sabbath and first-day in Jnly is to be held with the chnrch at Lancaster.