Report from Bro. Fuller.
By N. Fuller
BRO. WHITE: Fearing that some may judge by not hearing from me, that I have grown cold in the cause of truth, I wish to say that I have not; but severe trials have been my lot. So heavy they were upon me I did not feel like writing. I have tried to labor what I could with churches as follows: Allegany Co., N. Y., Lancaster, Erie Co., N. Y., Wheeler, Steuben Co., N. Y., Catlin Center, Chemung Co., N. Y., and McKean Co., Pa. Immediately after the State Conference, Oct. last, I labored with the church in Allegany, with good30success. The Lord worked for us; and all were benefited. This is quite a large church, and much labor has been bestowed upon it; and yet I fear that some will be so unwise as to lose eternal life; but most of its members are striving for victory. When I was at Lancaster the weather was bad, and I was called to Rochester to attend the funeral of Bro. Orton. Many of the brethren and sisters went also, which was against the interest of that Quarterly Meeting. But one dear friend who had long been the subject of prayer, gave his heart to God, as the result of that meeting. The church seemed interested and awake in the cause of God. We had good meetings at Wheeler, and also at Catlin. There seemed to be a settled principle on the part of the brethren and sisters to go on to final victory. When I saw the notice of the fast, I rejoiced in hope that God's poor afflicted servants were about to go free. On that occasion I met with the church at Nile Settlement. The first day of the fast, a cloud was visible, at least as large as a man's hand; and we felt that there were signs of abundance of rain. And as we met each day, showers of grace fell upon us. It was indeed a refreshing season. Parents and children confessed their faults to each other, and promised to strive together for the heavenly country. Some bore the cross for the first time, and requested to be baptized, and unite with the church. The heavy affliction that had so long rested upon me has since that meeting been removed; and although very different from the way we expected, yet I shall acknowledge the hand of God in it, and shall try not to be found "fighting against God." Last Sabbath and first-day, the Monthly Meeting was held at this place. There was a good representation from the different parts of the county, and we felt of a truth that "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." Many of our neighbors, Seventh-day Baptists, and other denominations, were present. On first-day we were largely blest with the Spirit of God. Our prayer and conference meeting was spirited, and I think as good as I ever attended in this place. At the close of this meeting I spoke with such freedom as I have not had since last October. At the close of my remarks, I nearly lost sight of this poor, dark world, and could by an eye of faith see the saints of God after they had overcome and had gotten the victory, and were clapping glad hands on the other shore. Yes, and many tears of joy and hope, witnessed that I was not alone with such feelings. I feel deeply interested in the people of this place. They are noble, generous hearted, and I believe, a truth-loving people. Some of them believe mostly as we do, and I trust others will yet get a glimpse of those heavenly rays of truth that shine so beautifully from the sacred book of God. Yours striving to overcome. Nile, N. Y., June 14, 1866.