REPORT FROM BRO. FULLER.
By N. FULLER
Since my last report, there have been omens of good in the places where I have labored. At our meeting in this place, Oct. 3 and 4, the blessing of God was upon us. I tried in weakness to set forth the true position of Seventh-day Adventists; that we were now in the last drowsy hour of the night. Five united with the church, ten were baptized on first-day, and all resolved to seek a thorough preparation for the Coming One. I have labored with the church at Catlin Center, N. Y., at different times. I was with this church from Oct. 16-20. The great object of that visit was to secure unity in the church. How long will there be necessity for such labor for the churches? Hearts subdued by the grace of God, and filled with his Spirit, will be united. I attended the N. Y. and Pa. State Conference, which was a meeting of deep interest to us all. There were such close, searching truths presented by Bro. and Sr. White, and Brn. Andrews and Waggoner, that I trust we all felt like seeking God with the whole heart. After visiting the church at Nile Settlement, Nov. 7, the 12th and 15th, I returned to Catlin, where I felt that the good Spirit of God was beginning to soften the hearts of his people. On first-day, the 15th, we repaired to a stream two miles distant, where seven were baptized. I left, hoping that there were better days for Catlin in the future. May God bless that church. I have labored, most of the time since, in the vicinity of Alleghany. I attended the Monthly Meeting for Alleghany, Dec. 5 and 6. It was a good time for us all. Several resolved to seek God and serve him. Seven united with the church. We were all glad to see the appointment for Bro. and Sr. White. The meeting was one of deep interest to all who attended. It was held in the hall at Wellsville. Bro. White gave four discourses, and Sr. White two. Bro. W. spoke, with great clearness, on the subject of The Law and Gospel, and the Sabbath. As an evidence of the force of his remarks, I will say that some have commenced to keep the Sabbath. One promising young man in Wellsville has taken a decided stand on the truth. Sister White spoke with great clearness on the plan of redemption. God blessed the effort. She also spoke on the subject of love to God and love to man, making it more clear and forcible than I ever saw it before. Much prejudice has been removed from the people of Wellsville and vicinity. We were very kindly treated by them. As we had to rent a hall and barn for the occasion, Mr. Gordon, the owner of the hall, let us have it, warmed and lighted, at one-half his usual price, and gave us an eating-room free of charge. Also Mr. Howell, hotel-keeper near by, let us have the use of a well-furnished parlor, warmed especially for the occasion, free of charge. Brethren, remember these noble-hearted men when you do business in Wellsville. I wish that all who were at the hall could have been at Nile Settlement, Monday and Tuesday, where Bro. and Sr. White labored especially for the benefit of the church and those interested. Such close, practical truths as there presented, will, if lived out, be of great benefit to the church. Over thirty came forward for prayers. The Spirit of God came down upon us in power. Unbelievers in the testimonies, out of the church even, were convinced that God was with Bro. and Sr. White, and some said that they had no more opposition. Doubts were removed from the minds of our brethren and sisters, where any existed. This has been a telling meeting for Alleghany. I think we can now more fully appreciate the labors of those who have had experience in the work; and, although we could do but little for those worn servants in way of means, I can assure them they have the sympathy and prayers of the people of God in Southern N. Y. and Pa. I met with the brethren and friends at Nile Settlement last Sabbath and first-day. The interest is still good. Let me here say to my brethren in the ministry in N. Y., Let us take courage, and labor faithfully for the salvation of our fellow-men. Fields are opening on every side for the proclamation of the third message. Men, who carry the truths of God to this generation, must be awake, having their hearts all on fire with the love of God, and a zeal worthy of such a noble calling.