Report from Bro. Whitney.
By S. B. Whitney
My last report left me at Bro. Kinne's in Kirkville. Had a sweet season with the little church there, Sabbath Nov. 17th; and on first-day and evening spoke twice in a school-house near Bro. K.'s, and held a business meeting with the church. The weather and roads being very bad, none came from Verona except Bro. Parmalee who assisted much by his prayers and testimonies. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings I spoke in the meeting-house to large audiences, considering the circumstances. I came to Verona the 22nd. Sabbath morning a number of the brethren came from Kirkville. The meeting through the day was not as free as some I have enjoyed, but in the prayer-meeting at Bro. Satterlee's in the evening, the cloud removed a little and a sweet blessing from the Lord rested down upon us. The husband of sister Hoag from K. expressed his determination, for the first time publicly, to live differently, and with tears he acknowledged his sinful condition and requested the prayers of God's people. We had but one public meeting on first-day and in the afternoon attended to the business of the church. While visiting the Glass Factory near Bro. Satterlee's I providentially became acquainted with a Bro. Gregory who formerly belonged to the church in Avon Wis., but had under temptation given up the Sabbath and attendance to christian duties. I labored with him as best I could, and when I left him he expressed a strong desire and determination to get back to the truth and church. May the Lord enable him so to do. The 28th I came to Brookfield, where I found a pilgrim's home at Bro. Abbey's, as usual. I remained with this church over two Sabbaths, and visited the brethren in Winfield during the interval. I found the church here in darkness and bondage on account of outside influences; but the Lord seemed to give discernment and help to rise above them, and freedom was the result. One was baptized and received into the church. I started for home Dec. 10th, calling at Mansville and Adam's Center. Sabbath the 15th, I was with the church at home, and had a profitable season. The 22nd and 23rd, attended the monthly meeting at Bangor, which was pleasant and profitable, though not a large gathering. As I look over my labor for the last quarter, I deeply regret my unfaithfulness, while I remember with gratitude the tokens of favor I have received from the Lord. My mind is deeply impressed with the idea that we have come to the Jordan of our experience, and that Satan is doing all he can to hinder our progress. May the Lord help us to labor for the rest that remains. I am now at home preparing to leave whenever I get my appointments. S. B. WHITNEY. Grass River, Dec. 30, 1866.