N. Y. and Pa. Conference.
By R. F. COTTRELL
At the late meeting of this Conference were assembled the largest number of Sabbath-keepers, probably, ever convened in the State of New York. The brethren at Roosevelt had added fourteen feet to the length of their meeting house, expressly for this and future gatherings of the kind; and on the Sabbath it was filled almost to its utmost capacity, and on first-day the house could not hold the congregation. It was thought that one-third, and some thought one-half of the people were on the outside. But the weather was fair and warm, so that those without gathered around the doors and open windows, could hear. Five discourses were preached during the meeting, freighted with practical truth adapted to our times, and full of admonition to all—ministers, professors of religion and the unconverted. May these all-important truths not be forgotten by us who heard. Sr. White spoke to us, both on the Sabbath and on first-day. Her testimony on the Sabbath related to our afflictions as a people, in the crippling of the testimony of the servants of God. May we all feel it, and humble ourselves, and feel the burden as we ought, continuing in earnest prayer and zealous reformation till the Lord shall send deliverance and revive his people. On first-day she spoke of the importance and necessity of the health reform. Bro. Loughborough followed with a discourse bearing upon the same subject. Much light on this subject was given. And may a practical adoption of the principles inculcated have the effect to lead the people of the Lord to a preparation for the latter rain and the time of trouble. The social meetings were lively and encouraging; and the unity apparent in every good word and work speaks of unshaken confidence in the work of the Lord, and a spirit of determination to go through and see the end of the race, and to share in the reward so soon to be given. Yes, those who come up to every test, and engage heartily in every work of reform, will soon see the King in his beauty and be like him.