Quarterly Meetings in N. Y.
By N. Fuller
According to appointments, I attended the Quarterly Meetings in the Western District of N. Y., except in McKean Co., Pa. On account of a heavy storm and high water, I was unable to reach the place of meeting. I held meetings with the church in that County last Sabbath and first-day. The Devil has been worrying and trying to destroy some of the dear saints in that place; but if they press onward and keep in harmony with all points of present truth, the Lord will yet give them victory over the power of Satan. Oct. 27, 28, Eld. J. N. Andrews was with us at Olcott, and bore a pointed testimony to the church. The Spirit of God accompanied the word, and I felt that such testimonies must be effectual in bringing the church where God could use it to his glory. We were blest at Lancaster with the melting power of religion. Many good resolutions were made, I trust not to be broken. One was added to the church; and all seemed encouraged. The meeting at Nile Settlement was well attended. Six were added to the church, such, I trust, as will be saved. I think this church numbers about one hundred members; but shall we all belong to the righteous nation that keep the truth? Shall we all stand upon Mount Zion, having the harps of God? At Farmington the Lord blessed us with the sweet, melting influence of his Spirit, and the church was strengthened. The Lord met with us at Catlin. His melting, searching Spirit was in our midst. The interest without, which had been very low, began to increase. I have had calls to give lectures in some ten or twelve new fields; some were very urgent calls. What is to be done? The Saviour said, “He that hath ears to hear let him hear.” Now will the churches take hold of all the truth, and let those who can, go and bear this last message to perishing souls? It is with the churches to say, whether this truth shall go in power to a perishing world. Instead of the churches waiting upon God, God is waiting for them to take hold of all points of truth and live it out; for then he could work through them in mighty power. Ministers and people need converting anew to this work. Oh! may God renew our commission, and inspire in the hearts of his dear people a zeal that is worthy of a cause so glorious. On account of being worn down by constant labor, care, and anxiety, added to the bitter waters of affliction through which I have been passing, I have not done as much in visiting from house to house among the scattered brethren as I intended. I shall try in future to do more.
N. FULLER.
January 23, 1867.