Vermont by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 27, 1871

Vermont.

By A. S. Hutchins

I WAS at Jericho, May 19 and 20, and preached the funeral sermon of Bro. I. Bugbee's companion. The funeral was attended in the Methodist meeting-house. A good audience was present, who attentively listened to a discourse on the resurrection of the dead. Eld. Estes, Baptist minister of the place, and Eld. Mark Atwood, Freewill Baptist, were in the congregation. I also held two interesting meetings with the few brethren and sisters. May these dear friends continue to grow in grace and in a knowledge of the truth.

May 28 and 29, I filled the appointment of Bro. A. C. Bourdeau at Charleston. Though the members of this church are scattered, and separated quite a distance from each other, all were together in good season on Sabbath morning, which, to say the least, is always a favorable index of the meeting. They had a mind to work. I spoke to them twice. The Holy Spirit was present to assist, to unite hearts, to raise our minds up to God, rendering the never-failing promises of his sacred word more precious than gold, yea, than much fine gold.

On first-day morning, there was a commendable promptness in the payment of Systematic Benevolence, for the first six months of this year.

After the business meeting, I spoke to a very attentive audience, in a crowded school-house, from Acts 17:11. I seldom speak with greater freedom. May this people, like the noble Bereans, be blessed with a mind to “search the Scriptures daily,” to see whether God has not more light and truth for them to receive and walk in.

I was at Wolcott, June 3 and 4, and on Sabbath spoke to the church. On first-day, at five P. M., I spoke in the Methodist meeting-house, in this village, on spiritualism. The notice was short. Not many out. But the Methodist minister and his leading members were present, all of whom seemed quite interested. The minister wishes to read on this subject. I admire his friendly feeling and Christian spirit. I do deeply feel that my life in all respects should be in the strictest conformity

with the teachings of the holy Bible, especially before those who will watch for a manifestation of the fruits of the Spirit in our midst. Oh! for that meekness which will secure the guidance of the Most High in judgment. Ps. 25: 9.

A. S. HUTCHINS.

Worcester, Vt., June 13, 1870.